Negen Nederlandse gemeenten ontvangen geld van het Rijk om hun winkelgebied aan te pakken. Zo wil het kabinet consumenten weer naar fysieke winkels krijgen.  ( 8 min )

De prijs van goud steeg maandag naar een recordhoogte. Het verleidt veel Nederlanders om het edelmetaal te kopen of verkopen, merken verschillende goudkantoren in ons land. Vooral beleggers zijn geïnteresseerd, vooral omdat goud een veilige geldhaven is in onzekere tijden.  ( 10 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks declined Tuesday as traders pared back their aggressive bets on a Federal Reserve pivot and an extended selloff in China hurt sentiment. The dollar held gains. Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsWall Street’s Furious Bull Run Gets Reality Check: Markets WrapBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 Even as Stocks and Bonds Take a HitHarvard Alumni Rebuke Its Israel Response With Mere $1 DonationsIsrael’s Wider War Has US Cautioning of ‘Str  ( 37 min )

PDD, the owner of fast-growing Temu, is muscling into the U.S. in a way Alibaba never did.  ( 28 min )

The lessons have been hard, but should remind investors in the sector of some of the basic facts of investing.  ( 28 min )

Oil demand is uncertain at a time when supply is rising both from countries within OPEC+ and from producers outside of the cartel, such as the US.  ( 35 min )

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No health insurance at work? Find out how much private health insurance costs and where to find private health insurance companies.  ( 34 min )

Bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) combine the relative stability and portfolio diversification of bond mutual funds with the intra-day liquidity of stocks.  ( 24 min )

Learn about the differences between secured and unsecured debt and how lenders buffer risks associated with each type of loan through collateral or higher rates.  ( 28 min )

The euro is a common currency of the European Union. Yet, many EU countries don’t use the euro.  ( 25 min )

Learn about the top five countries—China, the United States, India, Russia, and Japan—that are the largest contributors to carbon dioxide emissions.  ( 25 min )

There are thousands of ETFs available to investors today. How do theme ETFs help narrow the list of options?  ( 28 min )

Diamonds is an informal term for an index-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) known as the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF.  ( 23 min )

The most common examples of positive correlation in macroeconomics and microeconomics include demand and price and consumer spending and GDP.  ( 22 min )

New and advanced versions of ETFs have been developed over the years, one being the synthetic ETF, which is different than a typical ETF due to its underlying holdings.  ( 24 min )

From the boom in big tech stocks fueled by enthusiasm for developments in AI to historic strikes by workers for better wages, we take a look back at just a few of the forces that shaped 2023, in charts.  ( 1 min )

From the boom in big tech stocks fueled by enthusiasm for developments in AI to historic strikes by workers for better wages, we take a look back at just a few of the forces that shaped 2023, in charts.  ( 20 min )

Here's what you need to know with the crypto markets looking ahead to the next year, standing at the cusp of important events such as the fate of the approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, Bitcoin halving, and developments in crypto regulation.  ( 21 min )

The Department of Education released new details Monday on how may be covered by proposed federal rules around student loan forgiveness that could be finalized next year.  ( 19 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.88% for 7 months from West Town Bank & Trust, 5.80% for 18 months from Seattle Bank, and 5.77% for 11 months from West Town Bank & Trust.  ( 20 min )

Tax-deferred status refers to earnings from investments such as IRAs that accumulate tax-free until the investor takes constructive receipt of the gains.  ( 24 min )

Being an athlete, actor, or musician may be their day job, but many of your favorite celebrities are also avid investors—with some making millions of dollars from their entrepreneurial ventures.  ( 21 min )

the rule changes, both enacted and proposed, are set to impact your finances in the coming year.  ( 21 min )

The S&P 500 slid 0.5% on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, starting the first full week of December in the red amid questions about whether the November rally can continue.  ( 18 min )

The top financial terms of the year reflect bank failures, a spike in treasury yields and borrowing costs, questions about the future of the U.S. dollar as the world’s dominant currency, and the rise of artificial intelligence threatening to disrupt every industry it touches.  ( 20 min )

Personal loan rates jumped over a percentage point this week, moving up 123 basis points to 22.91% since last week when the average personal loan rate stood at 21.68%.  ( 19 min )

Uber shares rallied on news that the company will join the S&P 500 Index, whose stocks receive support from the proliferation of funds and ETFs tracking it.  ( 19 min )

Top performing stocks in 2023 included those in the technology sector, taking advantage of developments in AI. The bottom performers included NVCR, which was punished because of its ovarian cancer trials' failure to improve survival rates in patients.  ( 24 min )

Analysts at Mizuho Securities upgraded General Motors stock and raised their price target for it as the firm pointed out several catalysts for growth.  ( 17 min )

Shares of Carvana jumped following an upgrade and a big price target hike from J.P. Morgan analysts.  ( 16 min )

A market economy is determined by supply and demand, but a command economy operates through government control of resources and determines how they are used.  ( 23 min )

High-Deductible Plan F and High-Deductible Plan G have the lowest rates, starting at $64 per month. Regular Plan F (the plan with the most coverage) costs as much as $461 a month.  ( 22 min )

A transaction where an investor sells a losing security and purchases a similar one 30 days before or after the sale to try and reduce their overall tax liability.  ( 24 min )

Artificial intelligence or AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and act like humans.  ( 27 min )

A money market fund is a type of mutual fund that invests in high-quality, short-term debt instruments and cash equivalents.  ( 29 min )

Find out why the Cayman Islands is considered a tax haven and why this location is so popular among those looking to reduce their tax liability.  ( 23 min )

Although high student loan debt is a problem for many Americans, this $1.63 trillion burden isn’t being shouldered equally by all borrowers. Learn more.  ( 35 min )

Bitcoin's price rose above $41,000 on Monday, reaching levels not seen since before the collapse of the crypto stablecoin TerraUSD in May 2022  ( 17 min )

SoFi savings account interest rates are above average and the financial services company charges no bank fees—two reasons this savings option is worth considering.  ( 27 min )

State Farm is more than just an insurance company. It offers banking services and competitive interest rates for its savings account.  ( 21 min )

You can earn a higher-than-average APY with a TD Bank savings account. But TD Bank only offers the highest interest rates on accounts with high balances.  ( 22 min )

Check U.S. Bank’s current savings account interest rates, and see how they compare to the top accounts in the market today.  ( 21 min )

Paying taxes is an unavoidable obligation each year, but individuals and business owners can take advantage of various strategies for tax savings.  ( 26 min )

Relying on Social Security is not a good idea. Instead, rely on the compounding effects of a tax-deferred retirement savings account.  ( 27 min )

Roche is moving into the lucrative weight-loss drug market by buying privately held Carmot Therapeutics for $2.7 billion.  ( 17 min )

USAA offers a few different savings accounts, but the rates are relatively low. Compare USAA to top competitors and find the best savings account for your needs.  ( 25 min )

Wells Fargo offers two types of savings accounts, but the rates are low unless you carry a large balance.  ( 23 min )

Although the space-flight company has said it has sufficient cash on hand until 2026, some analysts anticipate the need for a cash infusion by mid-2025. Virgin's stock was down about 15% midday Monday after founder Richard Branson said it wasn't getting his money.  ( 18 min )

See a full overview of PNC savings account interest rates. Compare PNC Bank to top competitors and find the right savings account for your financial needs.  ( 26 min )

With the debate on wages continuing in Congress and in the public arena, here are some of the major pros and cons of raising the minimum wage.  ( 27 min )

Learn the proper procedure for deducting investment losses and get some tips on how to strategically structure them to lower your income tax bill for the year.  ( 28 min )

While student loan debt is a burden for all borrowers, gendered wage gaps and other factors cause some to have a harder time than others.  ( 33 min )

Marcus by Goldman Sachs only offers a few account types, but what it does offer, it does well. Learn how you can benefit from its online high-yield savings account.  ( 22 min )

E*TRADE savings account interest rates can't compete with the best, but high-net-worth individuals can benefit from its higher FDIC insurance coverage.  ( 20 min )

Your tax filing status—single, married, or head of household—can affect how much money your employer withholds from your paychecks to cover your estimated taxes.  ( 26 min )

Discover’s savings account doesn’t usually have the highest APY, but it’s easily accessible with no minimum deposit or monthly fee.  ( 25 min )

Citi offers CDs, checking accounts, bank IRAs, and savings accounts. Learn more about its savings account rates, features, and account requirements.  ( 27 min )

Chime’s high-yield savings account doesn’t charge a fee or require a minimum deposit. Learn more about Chime savings account interest rates and other features.  ( 23 min )

Charles Schwab savings account interest rates are higher than the national average, and it doesn’t have monthly fees or minimum deposit requirements.  ( 22 min )

Capital One savings account interest rates are higher than average, and the bank doesn’t charge monthly maintenance fees or have a minimum deposit requirement.  ( 26 min )

Bask Bank offers an attractive pair of savings accounts: One is a typical high-yield savings account, but the other earns American Airlines AAdvantage miles.  ( 23 min )

The savings account at Apple Bank offers competitive rates, but are they competitive enough? We reviewed Apple Bank so you can decide if the bank is right for you.  ( 22 min )

A savings account is an essential part of your financial toolbox. Learn about Ally Bank savings accounts and their rates and decide if they are a fit for you.  ( 22 min )

A golden cross is a bullish chart pattern used by traders and investors where a short-term moving average crosses a long-term moving average from below.  ( 25 min )

The federal funds rate is the target interest rate set by the Fed at which commercial banks borrow and lend their extra reserves to one another overnight.  ( 29 min )

A Treasury bill (T-Bill) is a short-term debt obligation issued by the U.S. Treasury and backed by the U.S. government with a maturity of less than one year.  ( 29 min )

BRICS is an acronym for the combined economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, which some claimed early in this century were poised to dominate the world economy by 2050.  ( 25 min )

An inverted yield curve is an unusual state in which longer-term bonds have a lower yield than short-term debt instruments.  ( 28 min )

Learn about the three popular betting odds formats—British (fractional), European (decimal), and American (money line)—and how to interpret them.  ( 27 min )

U.S. equities lost ground at midday on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 as tech stocks fell to start the week after Friday's gains.  ( 18 min )

Spotify shares surged as it moved to lay off 17% of its workforce in a third round of job cuts as it attempts to contain costs.  ( 17 min )

Capital expenditures are a company’s major, long-term expenses while operating expenses are a company’s day-to-day expenses.  ( 28 min )

Higher education offers upward mobility to students of all races and ethnicities, but student loan debt can widen the racial wealth gap.  ( 27 min )

Rates on 30-year loans dipped again, dropping almost to their cheapest level in three months. Though rates for most loan types fell, 30-year refi rates instead shot higher.  ( 21 min )

Beneficiaries of a trust typically pay taxes on distributions from the trust's income but not on the distributions of the principal.  ( 26 min )

Alaska Airlines shares dropped and Hawaiian Airlines shares soared after a $1.9 billion merger announcement, which may face opposition from U.S. regulators.  ( 18 min )

Read about when to book your flights and see how statistics can predict optimal pricing.  ( 26 min )

Paying student loan interest during school will help you start your adult life with less debt. But it's not always the best decision.  ( 28 min )

These two stocks and one ETF made notable moves on Friday. Here's Why.  ( 19 min )

Learn how to graph linear regression in Excel. Use these steps to analyze the linear relationship between an independent and a dependent variable.  ( 27 min )

Master Limited Partnerships offer attractive tax advantages. The tax aspects may be a bit complicated, but the bottom line is they can save you a bundle on taxes.  ( 25 min )

Alaska Air agreed to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a $1 billion deal that would create the fifth-largest U.S. domestic airline and Spotify shares moved higher after it announced a 17% cut to its workforce. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 19 min )

The main difference between a subsidiary company and an affiliate has to do with the existing level of ownership by its parent company.  ( 25 min )

The debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR) measures the cash flow available to pay current debt obligations.  ( 28 min )

Gaming industry ETFs invest in companies that generate revenue from the casino sector, video game industry or other forms of entertainment.  ( 24 min )

The four types of economic utility are form, time, place, and possession and refer to the usefulness or value that consumers get from a product.  ( 24 min )

Downturns are part of the economic cycle and can yield some benefits alongside their significant and widespread costs.  ( 27 min )

If an individual is considered an employee, then the employer is responsible for taxes. If they are considered an independent contractor, they must report themself.  ( 22 min )

Death taxes, also called estate taxes, are taxes imposed by the federal and some state governments on someone's estate upon death.  ( 26 min )

China is a major player in the mining industry, supplying a huge portion of metal and coal to the global economy.  ( 24 min )

A levy is the legal seizure of property to satisfy an outstanding debt, often a tax debt.  ( 26 min )

Boilerplate language is standardized text that is approved for use in many documents, particularly contracts. Learn the pros and cons of boilerplate language.  ( 24 min )

Looking for a formula to determine whether a company is creating wealth? Time to learn all about economic value added. Find the formula to calculate EVA.  ( 24 min )

Understanding how taxes on ETFs and their efficiency is an important part of the appeal offered to investors as a portfolio-enhancing tool.  ( 24 min )

These funds are a relatively new product to most investors, but they could be what you need for increased returns.  ( 26 min )

Find out which countries have the most restrictive import tariffs on international products, based on data collected by the World Bank and WTO.  ( 24 min )

A China ETF is an exchange-traded fund that invests in and tracks the equity stakes of China-based companies.  ( 26 min )

The January Effect is the tendency for stock prices to rise in the first month of the year following a year-end sell-off for tax purposes.  ( 27 min )

Mortgage rates have reached multi-decade lows the last few years, and some fixed-income ETFs are feeling the effects.  ( 22 min )

Use these practical tips to help curb excess holiday spending and ensure you stay on budget for the new year.  ( 23 min )

Gift splitting allows a married couple to gift twice as much without being subject to a gift tax.  ( 24 min )

Parents, grandparents, and other interested adults can give financial gifts to children to help secure their future. Learn more about what's available.  ( 27 min )

A proportional tax is an income tax system that requires the same percentage of income from all taxpayers, regardless of their income.  ( 23 min )

Capitalism and a free market are two complementary economic theories but in practice many nations borrow elements of each system.  ( 26 min )

Most employer-provided dental plans cover dentures, but there are limitations. Learn how to avoid unexpected costs and options for those with little or no insurance.  ( 23 min )

Married filing jointly is a filing status for married couples who have wed before the end of the tax year.  ( 25 min )

The S&P 500 slid 0.5% on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, starting the first full week of December in the red amid questions about whether the November rally can continue.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities lost ground at midday on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 as tech stocks fell to start the week after Friday's gains.  ( 1 min )

These two stocks and one ETF made notable moves on Friday. Here's Why.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures fell in premarket trading Monday while Bitcoin surged and gold traded at a record high at the outset of a week chock full of labor market data that could bolster or undermine expectations for a more dovish Fed.  ( 1 min )

Alaska Air agreed to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a $1 billion deal that would create the fifth-largest U.S. domestic airline and Spotify shares moved higher after it announced a 17% cut to its workforce. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

(Bloomberg) -- AT&T Inc. will tap Ericsson AB to modernize its US wireless network, a project that could amount to almost $14 billion over five years. Most Read from BloombergWall Street’s Furious Bull Run Gets Reality Check: Markets WrapHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 Even as Stocks and Bonds Take a HitIsrael’s Wider War Has US Cautioning of ‘Strategic Defeat’Here’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighFor Ericsson, already responsib  ( 34 min )

The Federal Reserve’s 2022 consumer finance survey unveils a striking picture of American prosperity, revealing that the mean net worth of the average household has ascended to $1.06 million, a 23% from $868,000 in 2019. This statistic, while impressive, masks a more nuanced and unequal economic landscape. Despite the seemingly thriving financial status of American households, the reality is more complex, particularly for the middle class. The COVID-19 pandemic, which drastically impacted econom  ( 35 min )

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Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev weighs in on the surge in crypto and the future of the online trading platform.  ( 36 min )

Many people have written and talked about how Munger, whom I knew and liked for more than 40 years, had a dry wit and convinced Buffett, a fellow Omaha native, to start buying good companies at reasonable prices rather than making cheap purchases of “cigar butt” remnant companies that had only a few puffs left. But I had a totally different reaction: did Munger’s death mean that I should bail out of my Berkshire Class B stock, which I bought in early 2016?  ( 38 min )

Many people have written and talked about how Munger, whom I knew and liked for more than 40 years, had a dry wit and convinced Buffett, a fellow Omaha native, to start buying good companies at reasonable prices rather than making cheap purchases of “cigar butt” remnant companies that had only a few puffs left. But I had a totally different reaction: did Munger’s death mean that I should bail out of my Berkshire Class B stock, which I bought in early 2016?  ( 36 min )

Kinder Morgan on Monday forecast higher 2024 earnings as the U.S. pipeline operator bets on increased demand for transporting crude oil and gas liquids. Net income attributable to Kinder Morgan for 2024 is expected to be $1.21 per share, up 11% from its forecast of $1.09 per share for 2023. "We expect to continue benefiting from strong natural gas market fundamentals driving growth on our existing natural gas transportation, storage, and gathering and processing assets as well as expansion opportunities," Kim Dang, chief executive officer of Kinder Morgan, said in a statement.  ( 34 min )

JPMorgan Chase analysts warned in a new note to clients that the stock market faces more pain in 2024, projecting the S&P 500 will fall 8% by year's end.  ( 35 min )

No matter who you are or what tax bracket you're in, one thing is true: You want to take advantage of as many legally authorized tax breaks as you can. If you don't act fast, you may lose the opportunity to get a 20% cut on your investment income. Keep reading to find out how you can still take advantage of this tax break and possibly help get it extended in Congress. A Senator, The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act And Real Estate Investments One of the more controversial provisions of the Tax Cuts and Job  ( 36 min )

The case before the justices Tuesday could have sweeping implications for the U.S. tax system and derail proposals from some Democrats to create a wealth tax.  ( 36 min )

Spot gold hit an all-time high on Monday, prompting debate over where the precious metal will go next.  ( 35 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- US Bank is issuing $2.5 billion of credit-linked notes tied to a pool of auto loans.Most Read from BloombergWall Street’s Furious Bull Run Gets Reality Check: Markets WrapHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 as Crypto Rally Gathers SteamIsrael’s Wider War Has US Cautioning of ‘Strategic Defeat’Here’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighIt’s the first time US Bank has sold this type of securitization, according to a prelimin  ( 33 min )

Skyrocketing interest rates around the globe have culminated in a worldwide housing crisis as economies deal with the problem of burgeoning unaffordable housing. Germany, Europe's largest economy, has been dealing with slower construction amid stagnant demand, causing the property market to shrink rapidly. "The homebuilding or construction sector is the first victim of higher interest rates," Carsten Brzeski, global head of macro research and chief economist for Germany at ING Group, told CNBC.  ( 36 min )

Crypto's late 2023 surge suggests investors are moving past the industry's recent wave of scandals.  ( 35 min )

The average American wage earner needs to earn tens of thousands of dollars per year more than in the past to afford the average house in America. According to the U.S. Census, the average American household income in 2022 was $74,580. The average home price is $431,000, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Benzinga looks at why both of those averages spell trouble for the housing market. A 20% down payment on a $431,000 house would be around $86,000 and leave roughly $345,000 in  ( 36 min )

Recently, Chinese EV manufacturing giant NIO (NYSE:NIO) made waves by inking a deal with sector compatriot Changan Automobile. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, the two parties will jointly facilitate the formulation of standards for swappable batteries. Within the past several days, it also inked a similar agreement with Geely Automobile (OTC:GELYF). Still, the battery swap directive presents both advantages and significant disadvantages. Given the ambiguities, I am neutral on NIO s  ( 36 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Starbucks Corp. shares are on track to suffer a record run of losses as concern builds that sales trends at the coffee giant have cooled in recent weeks.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsWall Street’s Furious Bull Run Gets Reality Check: Markets WrapBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 as Crypto Rally Gathers SteamHere’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighChina Says US Navy Ship ‘Seriously Violated’ Its SovereigntyThe stock dropped  ( 35 min )

Gold prices top $2,100 as investors seek refuge from geopolitical instability and bet on Fed interest rate cuts.  ( 34 min )

Swiss private bank Banque Pictet has admitted to helping U.S. taxpayers hide more than $5.6 billion from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the Justice Department, federal prosecutors said on Monday. As part of the agreement, Banque Pictet agreed to pay $122.9 million to the U.S. Treasury. "This case should provide a clear message to others who try to hide their assets and income offshore," Jim Lee, the chief of the IRS' criminal investigation division, said in a statement.  ( 33 min )

Robert Kiyosaki, renowned for his bestselling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” advocates a provocative approach to wealth accumulation, stating, “My rich dad always said only lazy people use their own money.” This philosophy underpins Kiyosaki’s success in transforming negligible funds into substantial returns. Contrary to conventional wisdom, he emphasizes the importance of not using your own money for investments but instead leveraging other people’s money (OPM). Kiyosaki’s strategy involves innovati  ( 34 min )

Los Angeles mansion owners, once keen on selling their grand properties, are now grappling with a market that’s less than favorable for sales. The trend is particularly evident in the city’s most opulent areas, where the challenges are two-fold: a new tax on luxury sales and a turbulent entertainment industry. The “mansion tax,” officially known as Measure ULA, which went into effect on April 1, imposes a significant additional cost on the sale of high-value properties. Homes selling for over $5  ( 35 min )

BYD delivered just over 301,000 passenger vehicles in November, up about 31% year over year. Included in the total were just over 170,000 all-battery electric vehicles, or BEVs, up almost 50% year over year.  ( 24 min )

In 2018, former Amazon.com Inc. Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos expressed a distinctive view on stock market dynamics and company growth. Despite Amazon’s fluctuating stock prices, Bezos insisted, “I don't spend any time thinking about the daily stock price; I don't.” He elaborated on his philosophy during an interview at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., saying, “At almost every all-hands meeting I say: ‘Look, when the stock is up 30% in a month, don't feel 30% smarter. Because when the stock i  ( 36 min )

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The Energy Department has released guidelines that impact EV tax credits in 2024 and beyond.  ( 26 min )

Carvana stock has skyrocketed from about $4 to $40 this year---and it's up another 15% on Monday thanks to an upgrade from Sell.  ( 21 min )

Rates on 30-year loans dipped again, dropping almost to their cheapest level in three months. Though rates for most loan types fell, 30-year refi rates instead shot higher.  ( 21 min )

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Virgin Galactic stock saw its biggest drop since June after founder Richard Branson said he won't be giving the company any more money.  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Many analysts are convinced it’s time to pile into stocks on hopes the US economy will buck a hard landing in 2024 and the Federal Reserve is finished raising interest rates. Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s chief global equity strategist, isn’t one of them.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsWall Street’s Furious Bull Run Gets Reality Check: Markets WrapBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 as Crypto Rally Gathers SteamHere’s How to Inv  ( 35 min )

A U.S. appeals court on Monday threw out a $2.18 billion patent-infringement award won by patent owner VLSI Technology against Intel Corp, overturning one of the largest verdicts in the history of U.S. patent law. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed the jury's 2021 verdict that Intel infringed one VLSI patent, and sent the case back to Texas for a new trial to determine how much Intel owes for infringing a second VLSI patent.  ( 33 min )

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Carvana shares extended a recent rally after JPMorgan analysts boosted their outlook for the online used-car seller. The shares were recently up 10% in premarket trading. JPMorgan raised its Carvana outlook to "neutral" from "underweight" and lifted its price target to $40 a share, from $25. Carva  ( 23 min )

Stock in space tourism pioneer Virgin Galactic plummeted early Monday after founder Richard Branson said he wouldn't put more money into the company.  ( 24 min )

Piper Sandler analysts rate both chip stocks at Overweight.  ( 20 min )

Alaska Airlines shares dropped and Hawaiian Airlines shares soared after a $1.9 billion merger announcement, which may face opposition from U.S. regulators.  ( 18 min )

Alaska Air Group has agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines parent in a deal worth $1.9 billion but the news is having a dramatically different effect on the stocks.  ( 23 min )

Some Midwestern and Northeastern housing markets will likely see growth in 2024 in healthcare and manufacturing, Realtor.com says.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Mark Zuckerberg is selling Meta Platforms Inc. stock for the first time in two years after the social media giant rapidly rebounded from a tumultuous 2022.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBonds, Stocks in Retreat as Rate Realism Seeps In: Markets WrapBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 as Crypto Rally Gathers SteamHere’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealThe Meta co-founder’s  ( 35 min )

Spotify plans to lay off 17%, or about 1,500, of its employees — its third round of layoffs this year.  ( 36 min )

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The price of Bitcoin has gained more than 50% in less than two months amid crypto ETF hopes and expectations of interest-rate cuts.  ( 22 min )

Gold prices dropped back from record highs early on Monday. Some analysts are skeptical of further gains.  ( 20 min )

The U.S.-China rivalry over semiconductor technology is upending the chips sector. There are five stocks set to benefit and that are better placed than Intel, Citi says.  ( 24 min )

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With the New Year less than a month away, now is a good time to start putting our investment portfolios into order for 2024. The goal is to maximize returns, as always, and there’s only one trick to that: finding the best stocks, with the strongest long-term potential. Finding can be a chore, however, since it involves sifting through the imposing wall of data tossed up by thousands of public stocks moving through tens of millions of trades every day. This is what the TipRanks Smart Score was ma  ( 39 min )

Hawaiian shares were trading at $13.60 premarket, below Alaska's offer price of $18 per share made public on Sunday, with some analysts saying regulatory approval was far from certain. Hawaiian presently has a negative price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 1.5, reflecting losses, compared to a positive forward 12 months PE ratio of 8.2 for Alaska Air, according to LSEG. Alaska and Hawaiian said on Sunday the deal, valued at $929.4 million on an equity basis, will expand their networks and offer more choices for passengers.  ( 34 min )

The activist investor’s suggestions for the energy company have a proven track record.  ( 28 min )

Creeping doubts about a Fed shift to cutting interest rates are taking the wind out of the rally's sails.  ( 37 min )

Creeping doubts about a Fed shift to cutting interest rates are taking the wind out of the rally's sails.  ( 35 min )

Asian stocks slumped on Monday, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index hitting its lowest level of the year. The markets have taken a hit on concerns that China's economy can't comeback from a slowdown that has hit sectors from tech to real estate. The Hang Seng Index fell 1.1%, marking six out of seven  ( 16 min )

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Talk about skyrocketing airline prices. Alaska Air agreed to pay roughly $1 billion for Hawaiian Airlines, quadruple the $250 million that the Honolulu-based carrier was worth on the stock market on Fri  ( 24 min )

Alaska Air agreed to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a $1 billion deal that would create the fifth-largest U.S. domestic airline and Spotify shares moved higher after it announced a 17% cut to its workforce. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 19 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Central clearinghouses that hold over $1 trillion in liquid assets may exacerbate periods of financial stress, creating “margin spirals” that can push down asset prices, according to researchers from the Bank for International Settlements.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBonds Retreat as Doubts Over Rate Cuts Creep In: Markets WrapBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 as Crypto Rally Gathers SteamHere’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Tim  ( 35 min )

You can't avoid taxes when making a Roth IRA conversion, but there are strategies to reduce your tax burden if the circumstances are right. When you convert money from a pre-tax account, such as a 401(k) or an IRA, to a post-tax Roth IRA, you must pay income taxes on the full value of the […] The post I Want to Convert $500k in My 401(k) to a Roth IRA. How Do I Avoid Paying Taxes? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

Bitcoin’s rebound, Spotify Lays Off Staff, Alaska Air Unveils $1.9 Billion Deal for Hawaiian Airlines, and other news to start your day.  ( 40 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- While corporate insiders are increasingly betting on shares of their own firms, bosses at the S&P 500’s best-performing company are cashing in.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBonds Retreat as Doubts Over Rate Cuts Creep In: Markets WrapBitcoin Surges Past $42,000 as Crypto Rally Gathers SteamHere’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealNvidia Corp. executives and director  ( 35 min )

AMD and Intel are pushing new AI chips into the market, but Nvidia’s dominance will be hard to crack.  ( 29 min )

Here are the stocks poised to make moves on Monday.  ( 24 min )

Alaska Air Group has agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines parent in a deal worth $1.9 billion but the news is having a dramatically different effect on the stocks.  ( 23 min )

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The S&P 500's feverish late-year rally has brought the index to its highest level of 2023, leaving it just 4.2% away from the all-time peak reached in January 2022. A close above 4,796.56 on the S&P 500 would confirm that the index has been in a bull market since bottoming out on Oct. 12, 2022, by one commonly used definition. A look at bull markets of the past suggests that investors should expect stocks to take a breather before marching higher.  ( 35 min )

Roche said it would buy California-based biotechnology company Carmot Therapeutics for up to $3.1 billion, tapping assets it says have the potential to treat obesity in patients with and without diabetes.  ( 27 min )

U.S. Federal Reserve officials appear on track to end the year with interest rate hikes as a thing of the past but with a coming challenge over when and how to signal a turn to rate cuts that investors, politicians and the public may demand before the central bank is ready. A closely watched gauge of underlying inflation remains at 3.5% year-over-year, significantly above the Fed's 2% target, policymakers still worry about its resurgence in a low-unemployment economy, and officials' rhetoric points more to an extended rates plateau or even another hike. But the hawkish tilt in their words is also a way to keep options open at a time of uncertainty even as the outlook has made Fed officials increasingly confident that the federal funds rate range of 5.25% to 5.5% in place since July is enough to take some steam out of the economy and lower inflation the rest of the way.  ( 36 min )

GM looks to shift back into overdrive with investors.  ( 37 min )

Gold prices dropped back from record highs early on Monday. Some analysts are skeptical of further gains for the precious metal.  ( 19 min )

Leading contenders for the helm of one of the world’s biggest healthcare companies are pharmaceuticals chief Jennifer Taubert and CFO Joseph Wolk.  ( 29 min )

Electric vehicle maker Nio has been added to a Chinese industry ministry database permitting companies to produce vehicles in the country, according to the ministry's website. The website gave no details on whether or when a manufacturing licence was granted to Nio, which has since 2018 partnered with Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC) to produce electric vehicles on a contract basis. Nio said in response to a Reuters query that it currently had no information to share.  ( 34 min )

The cuts are equivalent to about 1,500 jobs and is the third round of layoffs this year.  ( 21 min )

Brent is forecast to rise to an annual average of $85 a barrel in 2024, according to BMI, adding it expected a sharp slowdown in developed economies in the first half which will put prices under heavy pressure; while in the second half, as global growth passes its nadir, sentiment will strengthen, positioning Brent for healthy gains.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US stocks are headed for a rocky end to the year after rallying in November as bond yields fluctuate, according to Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBonds Pull Back While Bitcoin Tops $41,000: Markets WrapBitcoin Scales $41,000 to 19-Month High on ETF Hopes, Fed BetsHere’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealThe strategist — who remained br  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A rapidly rising retail investor base and resurgent foreign inflows have put India’s stock market — the world’s fifth biggest — within striking distance of an unprecedented $4 trillion valuation.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBitcoin Scales $41,000 to 19-Month High on ETF Hopes, Fed BetsEuropean Stocks Slide with Treasuries; Gold Falls: Markets WrapHere’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaii  ( 36 min )

Gold prices softened, having spiked during Asian trading hours and after hitting a new record high on Friday. “Markets are pricing in several key interest rate cuts for next year–not only in the U.S. but also in Europe,” Heraeus said.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Roche Holding AG agreed to buy Carmot Therapeutics Inc., developer of a new kind of weight-loss treatment that’s the hottest commodity in the pharma industry, in a deal that could eventually push the Swiss drugmaker into competition with European rival Novo Nordisk A/S.Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBitcoin Hits $40,000 Level for the First Time Since May 2022Treasuries Fall as Gold Pares Gain, Stocks Mixed: Markets WrapAlaska Air Agre  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China Evergrande Group won breathing room to strike a restructuring agreement with creditors after a Hong Kong court again pushed back a decision on whether the world’s most-indebted property developer should be wound up. Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBonds Pull Back While Bitcoin Tops $41,000: Markets WrapBitcoin Scales $41,000 to 19-Month High on ETF Hopes, Fed BetsHere’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighAlaska Air  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Spotify Technology SA said it will cut headcount by 17% as the company confronts slower growth. Most Read from BloombergHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsBitcoin Hits $40,000 Level for the First Time Since May 2022Treasuries Fall as Gold Pares Gain, Stocks Mixed: Markets WrapAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealHere’s How to Invest in Gold as It Hits an All-Time HighImpacted employees will be notified on Monday and meet with human resources by  ( 33 min )

The U.S.-China rivalry over semiconductor technology is upending the chips sector. There are five stocks set to benefit and that are better placed than Intel, Citi says.  ( 25 min )

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Oil failed to sustain an early rally that followed news of attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Notably, oil prices lost early gains and Brent eased around 57 cents to $78.31 a barrel amid doubts that OPEC+ would be able to maintain planned output cuts, particularly by some African countries. At the same time, U.S. oil output is at record levels above 13 million barrels a day and rig counts are still rising.  ( 35 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin has jumped more than 140% this year to outstrip other investments like stocks and gold, and optimism for further gains is high.Most Read from BloombergBitcoin Hits $40,000 Level for the First Time Since May 2022Alaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealHow Suspects Laundered Billions in Singapore for YearsUS Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireIts stellar performance comes aft  ( 34 min )

Asian shares traded mixed Monday as investors awaited a slew of U.S. economic data set for release later in the week. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 shed 0.8% in morning trading to 33,159.03. Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 0.6% to 16,736.45, while the Shanghai Composite edged down less than 0.1% to 3,029.42.  ( 35 min )

Gold prices bolted to an all-time high above $2,100 per ounce on Monday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks elevated traders' confidence that the U.S. central bank could cut interest rates early next year. Lower interest rates reduce the opportunity cost of holding a non-interest-bearing bullion. U.S. gold futures rose nearly 1% to $2,107.60.  ( 34 min )

Electric vehicles are one of the main characters in this newsletter, so I thought it would be worth noting a less visible — yet fundamental — aspect of the EV storyline here in North America. The long-awaited guidance disqualifies EVs from the tax credit if any of the battery components are made or assembled by a foreign entity of concern such as China, Iran, Russia and North Korea. Importantly, the departments go further to clarify how they determine what is a "foreign entity of concern," or FEOC.  ( 38 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Oil advanced after a six-week run of losses on speculation that the Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates and the possibility that US sanctions on Venezuelan supply could be tightened up once again. Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireUS Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has Staying PowerBill Gates S  ( 33 min )

A lawyer for embattled property developer China Evergrande Group on Monday sought adjournment of a Hong Kong court's hearing of a liquidation petition, saying no creditors were "actively seeking" a winding up. Evergrande, the world's most indebted property developer with more than $300 billion of total liabilities, defaulted on its offshore debt in late 2021 and became the poster child of a debt crisis that has since engulfed China's property sector. The liquidation hearing resumed in the Hong Kong court on Monday amid uncertainty about whether the developer would be able to submit a "concrete" debt restructuring proposal, as ordered by the court in October.  ( 34 min )

Oil futures rose on Monday as geopolitical tension in the Middle East returned to focus, spurring concerns about supply from the region, but uncertainty over OPEC+ voluntary output cuts and global fuel demand growth clouded the sector's outlook. Brent crude futures climbed 28 cents, or 0.4%, to $79.16 a barrel by 0018 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were at $74.36 a barrel, up 29 cents, or 0.4%. "A re-emergence of geopolitical tension over the weekend has come to the aid of an ailing crude oil price on the reopen this morning," IG markets analyst Tony Sycamore said.  ( 34 min )

Alaska Airlines will inherit a cargo business for Amazon as part of its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. The post Alaska Airlines to fly Amazon packages after completing Hawaiian buy appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The analyst who predicted the troubles that cascaded through China’s regional banks four years ago now has similar warning for the nation’s $2.9 trillion trust industry. Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireUS Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has Staying PowerBill Gates Says Chances of Meeting 2C Warming Goal  ( 34 min )

Uber shares rallied on news that the company will join the S&P 500 Index, whose stocks receive support from the proliferation of funds and ETFs tracking it.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Carvana jumped following an upgrade and a big price target hike from J.P. Morgan analysts.  ( 1 min )

Analysts at Mizuho Securities upgraded General Motors stock and raised their price target for it as the firm pointed out several catalysts for growth.  ( 1 min )

Roche is moving into the lucrative weight-loss drug market by buying privately held Carmot Therapeutics for $2.7 billion.  ( 1 min )

Although the space-flight company has said it has sufficient cash on hand until 2026, some analysts anticipate the need for a cash infusion by mid-2025. Virgin's stock was down about 15% midday Monday after founder Richard Branson said it wasn't getting his money.  ( 1 min )

Spotify shares surged as it moved to lay off 17% of its workforce in a third round of job cuts as it attempts to contain costs.  ( 1 min )

Alaska Airlines shares dropped and Hawaiian Airlines shares soared after a $1.9 billion merger announcement, which may face opposition from U.S. regulators.  ( 1 min )

Nederland en andere EU-landen hebben Polen aangesproken op de grensblokkades voor Oekraïense vrachtwagenchauffeurs bij de Pools-Oekraïense grens. Die moeten "zo snel mogelijk" uit de weg, vinden demissionair minister Mark Harbers van Infrastructuur en "een groot aantal" medestanders.  ( 9 min )

De Zwitserse private bank Pictet biecht op klanten in de Verenigde Staten te hebben geholpen om belasting te ontduiken. Meer dan 5,6 miljard dollar (zo'n 5,2 miljard euro) bleef zo verborgen voor federale belastingdienst IRS.  ( 8 min )

Spotify heeft maandagochtend de grootste reorganisatie in zijn geschiedenis aangekondigd. Ruim vijftienhonderd mensen verliezen hun baan. Maar de muziekdienst draait al zeventien jaar verlies. Waarom wordt juist nu ingegrepen?  ( 10 min )

Zo goed als alle cadeautjes zijn dit jaar op tijd binnen voor Pakjesavond, verwachten pakketbezorgers PostNL en DHL. Vrijwel alle pakjes zijn binnen twee dagen bij de klant binnengekomen.  ( 8 min )

Een vrouw die een bruidsjurk paste werd voor twee spiegels gefotografeerd met een iPhone 12. Bij het terugkijken zag ze zichzelf in drie poses op één foto. Ze schrok. Hoe kon dit? Na een maand is het mysterie eindelijk opgelost.  ( 10 min )

Als het goed is, ontving je maandag om 12.00 uur een testbericht van NL-Alert. Het alarmsysteem moet iedere Nederlander kunnen waarschuwen bij noodsituaties. Dit moet je erover weten.  ( 10 min )

Als het goed is, ontving je maandag om 12.00 uur een testbericht van NL-Alert. Het alarmsysteem moet iedere Nederlander kunnen waarschuwen bij noodsituaties. Dit moet je erover weten.  ( 9 min )

Het Chinese vastgoedconcern Evergrande krijgt onverwacht langer de tijd om met een reddingsplan te komen. Eén van de schuldeisers heeft zijn verzoek ingetrokken tot onmiddelijke liquidatie.  ( 10 min )

Wie nu zonnepanelen koopt, heeft de investering volgens Milieu Centraal binnen zo'n zes jaar terugverdiend. Dat is twee jaar sneller dan aan het begin van 2023, toen zonnepanelen nog veel duurder waren.  ( 9 min )

Muziekdienst Spotify heeft maandagochtend de derde en tot nu toe grootste reorganisatie aangekondigd om kosten te besparen. Daarbij verliest 17 procent van het personeel zijn baan. Dat komt neer op ruim vijftienhonderd medewerkers.  ( 9 min )

Supermarkten, stations, scholen en vliegvelden moeten in de komende jaren duizenden nieuwe statiegeldmachines en andere inleverpunten krijgen. Dat staat in een nieuw plan van de afvalbranche, die eerder vanwege rondslingerende flesjes een tik op de vingers heeft gekregen.  ( 9 min )

De goudprijs is maandag gestegen naar een ongekend hoogtepunt. Dat komt vooral doordat de dollar minder waard wordt. De prijs van het edelmetaal steeg tot 2.135 dollar per troy ounce (31,1 gram).  ( 9 min )

Op 1 januari verandert er het een en ander voor mensen die een woning willen kopen. Zo kunnen alleenstaanden meer lenen om een huis te kopen en gaat de grens van de Nationale Hypotheek Garantie verder omhoog. Wat betekent dit voor woningzoekenden?  ( 10 min )

Kunstkerstbomen zijn dit jaar iets goedkoper dan vorig jaar. Desondanks verwachten telers en tuincentra dat ook de echte boom met hier en daar een scheve tak populair blijft. "Je geeft je liefde toch geen plastic rozen?"  ( 5 min )

De omzet in de auto- en motorbranche is in het derde kwartaal minder hard gestegen dan in het tweede kwartaal.  ( 8 min )

Op 1 januari verandert er het een en ander voor mensen die een woning willen kopen. Zo kunnen alleenstaanden meer lenen om een huis te kopen en gaat de grens van de Nationale Hypotheek Garantie verder omhoog. Wat betekent dit voor woningzoekenden?  ( 10 min )

Kunstkerstbomen zijn dit jaar iets goedkoper dan vorig jaar. Desondanks verwachten telers en tuincentra dat ook de echte boom met hier en daar een scheve tak populair blijft. "Je geeft je liefde toch geen plastic rozen?"  ( 11 min )

Steeds meer bedrijven proberen de werkdruk te verlagen door het aantal taken te verminderen. Toch blijven de problemen groot vanwege het personeelstekort en het oplopende ziekteverzuim. Er wordt te veel verwacht van mensen, die het privé bovendien drukker hebben.  ( 10 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Gold rose to a record, buoyed by softening US economic data and dovish commentary by Federal Reserve officials that’s spurred investors to bet on rate cuts early next year.Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireUS Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has Staying PowerSurprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market  ( 33 min )

The IRS is raising the interest penalty for underpayment of estimated taxes, with taxpayers who are self-employed or work as independent contractors urged to be vigilant.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin hit $40,000 for the first time since May 2022 as the largest digital asset extended this year’s rebound on expectations of interest-rate reductions and greater demand from exchange-traded funds.Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireUS Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has Staying PowerSurprise Call Shoc  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Leveraged exchange-traded funds are so popular among South Korean retail investors that they own more than 20% of some of the most high-profile ones listed in the US.Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireBitcoin Hits $40,000 Level for the First Time Since May 2022US Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has Staying  ( 35 min )

Bitcoin has broken above $40,000 for the first time this year as it rides a wave of momentum on broad enthusiasm about U.S. interest rate cuts and as traders anticipate the imminent approval of U.S.-stockmarket traded bitcoin funds. A 50% rally since mid-October has "seemed to mark a decisive shift away from the bearishness of 2022 and early 2023," said Justin d'Anethan - head of business development for Asia-Pacific at Keyrock, a digital assets market making firm. Reports in October that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission won't appeal a court ruling that found the agency had been wrong to reject an exchange-traded fund application have also driven bets that an eventual approval is nigh.  ( 33 min )

As the Fed fights inflation, the gap between the cost of home ownership and the cost of renting has reached an unprecedented high.  ( 33 min )

An attack on an American warship and commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday risks reigniting investor worries about a widening of the war between Israel and Hamas, potentially complicating the outlook for a rally that saw U.S. stocks crest a fresh closing high for the year last week. The Pentagon said it was aware of reports regarding attacks on an American warship and commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday, while Yemen's Houthi group claimed drone and missile attacks on two Israeli vessels in the area. Quincy Krosby, chief global strategist at LPL Financial, said a widening conflict could push some investors to take profits on the recent rally in stocks.  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Alaska Air Group Inc. has agreed to buy rival Hawaiian Holdings Inc. in a $1.9 billion cash and debt deal, challenging the Biden administration’s aggressive stance on mergers that has already derailed one partnership between carriers.Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireUS Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks are set to climb in early trading as markets parse Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s reminder that policymakers are in no hurry to ease interest rates.Most Read from BloombergKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealHouthis Say They Targeted Two Israeli Vessels in Red SeaSurprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market: Credit WeeklyIsrael, Threatened by Hezbollah, Seeks Solution for Empty  ( 36 min )

Asian markets are poised to start the week on the front foot, emboldened by Wall Street's late rally on Friday and plunge in U.S. rate expectations after Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave the clearest signal yet that the Fed is done raising interest rates and could soon move to cut them. The two-year U.S. Treasury yield slumped 40 basis points last week - its steepest fall since March - and the implied rate on December 2024 'SOFR' futures on Friday fell below 4% for the first time. Many will argue that the U.S. bond and rates markets have gotten far too carried away, and that the Fed will not ease so quickly and aggressively next year.  ( 34 min )

A key to success in the stock market is a touch of foresight. Not quite precognition, but an ability to spot and put together clues and trends, to discern the ‘next big thing’ before it hits. This is true in every stock sector, but today we’ll focus on biotech. The biotech firms have famously high product lead times, paired with equally high overhead expenses; it’s a combination that would make them unlikely investments, except that when a drug is approved, it can turn into a blockbuster. Succes  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- One of the chipmaking industry’s small but indispensable suppliers is sinking deeper in debt because it’s refusing to raise prices to cover mounting capex costs.Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireBitcoin Hits $40,000 Level for the First Time Since May 2022US Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has Staying Powe  ( 35 min )

Alaska Air Group said Sunday it agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal including debt. The combined company would keep both airlines' brands, which call the 49th and 50th states their homes. Alaska will pay $18 in cash for each share of Hawaiian, whose stock closed Friday at $4.86.  ( 34 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- A torrid bond-market rally shows traders are convinced the Federal Reserve’s rate-rising cycle is over. The debate now turns to when central bankers start cutting, and by how much.Most Read from BloombergKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireSurprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market: Credit WeeklyIsrael, Threatened by Hezbollah, Seeks Solution for Empty NorthHouthis Say They Targeted Two Israeli Vessels in Red SeaIndia Election Latest: Congress Lame  ( 36 min )

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Don't try to figure out why Tesla is valued like it is or why GM shares trade for less than one-quarter of the S&P 500 multiple. You'll lose your mind.  ( 28 min )

Coming up this week: November unemployment numbers, updates on consumer credit, and earnings reports from GameStop, LuLulemon, Broadcom, and others.  ( 21 min )

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A new UBS report shows that new billionaires in 2023 accumulated the majority of wealth by inheritance, not entrepreneurship, a trend that wealth managers see continuing.  ( 20 min )

The November jobs report will put the recent market rally to the test.  ( 38 min )

Nothing like a new pilot deal for the holidays.  ( 34 min )

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I am in a quandary about how to invest $750,000 that’s in my 401(k). I'm 67 years old, retired and I have not started taking Social Security yet. What is the best way to preserve this money for the rest of my life that doesn't have high fees? -Terry As you know, the big challenge […] The post Ask an Advisor: I’m 67 with $750K in a 401(k). How Can I Preserve This Money for the Rest of My Life? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 37 min )

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Retirees will be paying more for Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024. Here's why.  ( 36 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Beneath the adrenaline rush of November’s stock-market surge is an eerie calm that points to more gains for equities investors, at least through the end of the year.Most Read from BloombergSurprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market: Credit WeeklyExxon Among 50 Oil Producers in Controversial Climate Pact at COP28KISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireIndia Election Latest: Congress Laments Its Disappointing ResultIsrael Risks ‘Strategic Defeat’ If It D  ( 36 min )

It’s that time of year when Wall Street’s top strategists tell clients where they see the stock market heading in the year ahead. Typically, the average forecast for the group predicts the S&P 500 climbing by about 10%, which is in line with historical averages.  ( 44 min )

Chase could be the best partner for Apple Card, a report proposes, with previous history between the bank and the iPhone maker seemingly making it the best possible successor to Goldman Sachs for Apple's credit-based service.  ( 34 min )

Mortgage rates have scaled back more than a half-point in the last five weeks.  ( 35 min )

The justices will debate the meaning of “income” under the 16th Amendment.  ( 30 min )

A mutual-funds rating company changed its methodology over a decade ago, and that apparently has made all the difference.  ( 28 min )

Investor-protection advocates say many belong to risky small companies that should be on the OTC market.  ( 28 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Across Wall Street, analysts and investors had cheered 2023 as the year of emerging markets, only to be burned by a relentless climb in US Treasury yields. Now, as the Federal Reserve looks set to end its most-aggressive monetary tightening campaign in a generation, they’re at it again.Most Read from BloombergExxon Among 50 Oil Producers in Controversial Climate Pact at COP28Surprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market: Credit WeeklyIsrael Risks ‘Strategic Defeat’ If It Doesn’  ( 35 min )

California State Teachers' Retirement System, or Calsters, cut positions in AMC Entertainment, NIO, Spotify, and Johnson & Johnson in the third quarter.  ( 27 min )

Case before the high court could open the door to sweeping changes to the tax code  ( 4 min )

Younger generations are financially better prepared for retirement, contrary to what many people think.  ( 36 min )

Klarna has frozen hiring and is planning to shrink its workforce as its chief executive bets that more jobs will be carried out by artificial intelligence (AI) in the future.  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Jeff Ubben, the veteran hedge fund manager who’s just closed his sustainable investing firm, is calling out what he’s dubbed the “echo chamber” of traditional climate summitry.Most Read from BloombergExxon Among 50 Oil Producers in Controversial Climate Pact at COP28Israel Risks ‘Strategic Defeat’ If It Doesn’t Protect Civilians, Austin SaysSurprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market: Credit WeeklyIndia Election Latest: BJP Leads in States Held by OppositionIsrael Focuses on  ( 37 min )

China is likely to implement proactive fiscal policy next year as there is still a need for the world's second-biggest economy to realise stable growth, a former central banker was cited as saying in state-owned media on Sunday. "It is expected that next year China will continue to implement positive fiscal policy, monetary policies that are in line with positive fiscal policy, with a relatively large policy space to lower the reserve requirement ratio," Sheng Songcheng, a former statistics and analysis director of the People's Bank of China, said in comments reported by Shanghai Securities News.  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China’s regulator wants provinces to come up with their own plans to handle financial risks, according to a report, about a month after officials pledged to set up a mechanism to resolve local debt issues.Most Read from BloombergExxon Among 50 Oil Producers in Controversial Climate Pact at COP28 Israel Risks ‘Strategic Defeat’ If It Doesn’t Protect Civilians, Austin SaysSurprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market: Credit WeeklyWoman Discovers Over $86 Million Mistakenly Depos  ( 34 min )

More than 8mn people blacklisted by authorities after missed payments on mortgages and business loans  ( 4 min )

The IRS penalty for shortfalls jumps to 8%.  ( 27 min )

Chainlink (LINK) is a cryptocurrency and technology platform that enables blockchain platforms to securely interact with external data.  ( 24 min )

Dental insurance may cover crowns, but if getting crowns is for cosmetic reasons, as opposed to health reasons, the procedure likely will not be covered.  ( 22 min )

The difference between gross income and earned income is an important one come tax time. Find out how the IRS uses both to determine your final tax liability.  ( 23 min )

Cryptocurrency can be a profitable activity, but it can be costly to get set up. Learn how to start mining cryptocurrency and the costs involved.  ( 26 min )

Learn about flexible spending accounts (FSAs), what they cover, and who can use them.  ( 25 min )

Dental insurance typically doesn't cover cosmetic procedures, including teeth whitening, Learn what is covered and what your options are when paying for whitening.  ( 23 min )

Trust funds are estate planning tools used to accumulate wealth for future generations, and beneficiaries are responsible for paying taxes on money inherited from a trust.  ( 24 min )

A nonprofit has tax-exempt status for furthering religious, scientific, charitable, educational, literary, public safety, or cruelty-prevention causes.  ( 27 min )

Coming up this week: November unemployment numbers, updates on consumer credit, and earnings reports from GameStop, LuLulemon, Broadcom, and others.  ( 19 min )

Cold wallets, a type of crypto wallet, are digital cryptocurrency storage on a platform not connected to the internet, which protects them from hackers.  ( 25 min )

If you’re working and taking RMDs, your taxable income may start to bulge. Find out how to keep it—and your tax bill—under control.  ( 29 min )

A new UBS report shows that new billionaires in 2023 accumulated the majority of wealth by inheritance, not entrepreneurship, a trend that wealth managers see continuing.  ( 18 min )

A health savings account (HSA) is a good deal for almost anyone who wants to save on taxes and healthcare costs. Here's how it works.  ( 31 min )

Examining the role of government in a capitalist economic system and ideas about the proper amount of state intervention.  ( 23 min )

A risk reversal is an options strategy used primarily for hedging purposes.  ( 24 min )

The label "Made in the USA" carries an unspoken promise of quality and job security for American workers, but the rules for using it might surprise you.  ( 25 min )

The Consumer Price Index is a widely-quoted measure of inflation in the United States, but the methodology used to calculate it generates controversy among economists.  ( 30 min )

Fiat money is physical currency—paper money and coins—while representative money indicates the transfer of a sum of money stored elsewhere.  ( 24 min )

Find out the benefits of fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages, and learn how to choose between the two.  ( 26 min )

In het derde kwartaal is de omzet in de auto- en motorbranche fors minder gestegen dan in het tweede kwartaal.  ( 8 min )

Veel exploitanten van kerstmarkten in Duitsland klagen over de in hun ogen buitensporige kosten voor muziek. De auteursrechtenorganisatie die ze moeten betalen voor muziekrechten, heeft zijn tarieven flink verhoogd omdat kerstmarkten eerder onjuiste gegeven doorspeelden om kosten te drukken.  ( 9 min )

De feestdagen komen steeds dichterbij. Nu december is aangebroken, halen we massaal de kerstversiering van zolder of uit de berging. Twinkelende lampjes maken de donkere dagen een stuk aangenamer, maar hoeveel stroom kost het om die lampjes te laten branden?  ( 10 min )

De onderhandelingen voor een handelsovereenkomst tussen de Europese Unie en vier Zuid-Amerikaanse landen lijkt extra vertraging op te lopen. Volgens de Franse president Emmanuel Macron zijn de toezeggingen op het gebied van milieu die Brussel heeft gekregen niet voldoende.  ( 9 min )

Na elf jaar stopt Peter Wennink in 2024 als topman van ASML. Opvolger Christophe Fouquet zal moeite hebben zijn succes te evenaren. Met name de politiek kan daarbij in de weg zitten. NU.nl zet de belangrijkste uitdagingen op een rijtje.  ( 4 min )

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Coming up this week: November unemployment numbers, updates on consumer credit, and earnings reports from GameStop, LuLulemon, Broadcom, and others.  ( 1 min )

In general, 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans are very similar but they do have a few key differences, such as the investment choices offered.  ( 22 min )

A red candlestick indicates that the closing price of a security is lower than both the open and prior close. Candlesticks of other colors can indicate other data.  ( 25 min )

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A 10-year Treasury note is a debt obligation issued by the United States government that matures in 10 years. It pays interest twice a year and face value at maturity.  ( 25 min )

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Form 5329 is for individuals taking early distributions and those who owe excess-contribution or excess-accumulation penalties.  ( 31 min )

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Fungibility is the interchangeability of a good or asset with other specific goods/assets of the same type. It simplifies trade and exchange processes.  ( 23 min )

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The Treasury Department proposed new requirements for which electric vehicles can qualify for buyers to get federal tax credits.  ( 17 min )

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Today's best CD rates are 5.88% from West Town Bank & Trust and 5.80% from Seattle Bank—or a 5.85% option if you can manage a jumbo-sized deposit.  ( 19 min )

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Billionaire Charlie Munger had tremendous success as an investor. Here are some ways to learn from his leadership.  ( 20 min )

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Hi, folks, welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch's newsletter that highlights some of the more noteworthy moments in tech over the past few days. A fair amount happened this week, including Amazon's re:Invent conference, a ransomware catastrophe at Fidelity, Sam Altman officially returning to OpenAI, Neuralink raising money, and SpaceX acquiring a parachute company. Also, Tesla officially launched the Cybertruck, Black Friday numbers came in, Evernote imposed caps on its free plan, and Teenage Engineering unveiled its latest gadget.  ( 37 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Traders betting that regulators will approve a US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund sooner rather than later have all but evaporated a once-gargantuan discount on the world’s biggest crypto fund. Most Read from BloombergExxon Among 50 Oil Producers in Controversial Climate Pact at COP28Putin Seizes Rights to St. Petersburg Airport From Foreign InvestorsWoman Discovers Over $86 Million Mistakenly Deposited in Her Bank AccountIsrael Says Hamas Violated Terms of Cease-Fire as Truce L  ( 34 min )

How much should you contribute to your 401(k)? The short answer is as much as you can, but there is more to it than that.  ( 31 min )

Whichever type of retirement account you choose, these simple strategies will help you build a bigger nest egg for your future.  ( 28 min )

Companies discover buyers are more price-sensitive—which is good news for central bankers.  ( 27 min )

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Imagine evenings spent on a sandy beach, weekends filled with family gatherings and afternoons engaged in hobbies. This or a number of other scenarios could be your retirement life. However, if you’re not properly prepared for taxes then it might end up taking more than you planned for from your fixed income. Luckily, the federal […] The post Common Tax Breaks for Retirees appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

The debt ceiling is a limit that Congress imposes on how much debt the federal government can carry at any given time. When the ceiling is reached, the U.S. Treasury Department cannot issue any more Treasury bonds, bills, or notes. It can only pay bills as it receives tax revenues. If the revenue isn’t enough, […] The post What Is the U.S. Debt Ceiling and How Can It Affect Your Finances? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

Elon Musk slammed advertisers boycotting his social media site in an interview this week as decreased ad spend on the site threatens the existence of X and creates both issues and opportunities for a slew of companies.  ( 21 min )

IRAs are one of the most proven ways to grow investments over time, thanks to the magic of compounding.  ( 24 min )

Most Fed officials are warning rates could remain elevated for some time and downplaying any talk of cuts, despite bets from investors that the central bank will pivot in early 2024.  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A rally across all asset classes powering the S&P 500 to its best month in over a year has finally caught the attention of retail investors.Most Read from BloombergExxon Among 50 Oil Producers in Controversial Climate Pact at COP28Putin Seizes Rights to St. Petersburg Airport From Foreign Investors Israel Risks ‘Strategic Defeat’ If It Doesn’t Protect Civilians, Austin SaysWoman Discovers Over $86 Million Mistakenly Deposited in Her Bank AccountA Grad-School Number-Cruncher Shakes  ( 35 min )

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Broadcom CEO Hock Tan was unsparing in his expectations about remote work during a meeting with his new employees.  ( 36 min )

Franklin Templeton is among the financial giants to have filed an application for a Bitcoin ETF.  ( 37 min )

Our chart of the week highlights the varied forecasts Wall Street strategists are predicting for the S&P 500's 2024.  ( 33 min )

Shares of weapons makers have outperformed the S&P 500 since Oct. 7.  ( 28 min )

Tom Baker has written to all 160 Florida state lawmakers as well as 15 news organizations about condo owners dealing with huge insurance rate hikes.  ( 39 min )

Find out how to set an investment goal, and see how a Roth IRA can help you reach it.  ( 29 min )

At current rates, you can get a guaranteed 4%-plus return on a 30-year TIPS ladder.  ( 28 min )

As the public sector sees a resurgence, surveys show young job seekers prefer positions at state -owned firms.  ( 25 min )

Government benefits can cost you big money, which is why it’s so important to know the income thresholds before you file.  ( 27 min )

"We've more or less been saying potentially Saudi needs to just flush this thing out."  ( 35 min )

The Wall Street firm was looking to get out of consumer lending, once a big area of expansion. But Apple dumped it first.  ( 29 min )

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Toyota Motor has halted production on some ageing lines at joint venture in China while operations continue as normal, the Japanese automaker said on Saturday after a media report that it was partially suspending production due to weak sales. The production halt at the Tianjin venture with China's FAW was a planned move, and Toyota is adjusting production on a daily basis based on changes in vehicle composition, a spokesperson said by email. The email did not specifically address the Friday report by Japan's Jiji news service that the world's largest automaker by sales was suspending some production as part of a major production adjustment in response to weak sales of gasoline-engine cars.  ( 34 min )

A filing in a Delaware bankruptcy court said the auction for Yellow’s terminals is ongoing and that winning bids may not be revealed until Tuesday. The post Auction for Yellow’s terminals ‘remains ongoing’ appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 33 min )

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Why is the stock market going up? The possible end of Federal Reserve rate hikes has gotten all the credit, but stocks are also getting a lift from the end of an earnings recession.  ( 39 min )

See hidden gems from the Babe Ruth of the ETF industry.  ( 35 min )

Former Wells Fargo & Co CEO Tim Sloan filed a lawsuit on Friday accusing the bank of failing to pay him more than $34 million after he resigned in 2019 amid a wide-ranging sales practices scandal. Sloan in the lawsuit filed in California state court says Wells Fargo canceled stock awards and withheld a bonus he had earned before stepping down. Wells Fargo in a statement said that "compensation decisions are based on performance, and we stand by our decisions in this matter."  ( 35 min )

Today's best CD rates are 5.88% from West Town Bank & Trust and 5.80% from Seattle Bank—or a 5.85% option if you can manage a jumbo-sized deposit.  ( 21 min )

As U.S. stocks sit on hefty gains at the close of a rollercoaster year, investors are eyeing factors that could sway equities in the remaining weeks of 2023, including tax loss selling and the so-called Santa Claus rally. The key catalyst for stocks will likely continue to be the expected trajectory of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. Evidence of cooling economic growth has fueled bets that the U.S. central bank could begin cutting rates as early as the first half of 2024, sparking a rally that has boosted the S&P 500 19.6% year-to-date and taken the index to a fresh closing high for the year on Friday.  ( 35 min )

118 landen op de klimaattop in Dubai steunen tot nu toe een belofte om hernieuwbare energie te verdriedubbelen in 2030. Onder meer de Europese Unie en Nederland hopen dat de klimaattop COP28 eindigt met een belofte van alle landen wereldwijd.  ( 9 min )

Topmanagers van de Turkse Denizbank worden onderzocht om mogelijke betrokkenheid bij een spraakmakende fraudezaak met bekende voetballers als slachtoffers. Dit heeft de Turkse president Recep Tayyip Erdogan zaterdag laten weten in gesprek met journalisten.  ( 9 min )

Als je dacht dat een rijmwoordenboek valsspelen is voor een sinterklaasgedicht, dan ken je de mogelijkheden van kunstmatige intelligentie nog niet. Met AI-chatbots is het nu nóg makkelijker een gepersonaliseerd gedicht uit de computer te laten rollen.  ( 10 min )

Amazon heeft een contract getekend met ruimtevaartbedrijf SpaceX voor de lancering van satellieten om internet op aarde aan te bieden. Dat is opmerkelijk, want SpaceX heeft voor het eigen Starlink al zo'n vijfduizend satellieten de ruimte ingeschoten met hetzelfde doel.  ( 9 min )

Het is vandaag tien jaar geleden dat Hyves stopte als sociaal netwerk. De Nederlandse vriendensite werd na de oprichting in 2004 groot met krabbelen, tikken, het uitdelen van respect en natuurlijk het plaatje van de dansende banaan.  ( 11 min )

OpenAI, het Amerikaanse bedrijf achter chatbot ChatGPT, stelt de lancering van zijn GPT Store uit tot begin volgend jaar. Eigenlijk had de nieuwe online winkel met door gebruikers aangepaste chatbots eind dit jaar al gereed moeten zijn.  ( 9 min )

Het is vandaag tien jaar geleden dat Hyves stopte als sociaal netwerk. De Nederlandse vriendensite werd na de oprichting in 2004 groot met krabbelen, tikken, het uitdelen van respect en natuurlijk het plaatje van de dansende banaan.  ( 11 min )

Uurtarieven voor de kinderopvang stijgen vanaf volgend jaar gemiddeld met zo'n 9,5 procent. Dat komt vooral door hogere salarissen voor personeel. De meeste ouders hoeven er niet van wakker te liggen, aangezien de kinderopvangtoeslag ook stijgt.  ( 11 min )

De aardappeloogst in het Verenigd Koninkrijk is zodanig in het water gevallen dat er mogelijk niet genoeg aardappelen zijn voor alle Britse kerstdiners. Na de regen en overstromingen moeten supermarkten hun aardappelen waarschijnlijk buiten de landsgrenzen inslaan.  ( 9 min )

Uurtarieven voor de kinderopvang stijgen vanaf volgend jaar gemiddeld met zo'n 9,5 procent. Dat komt vooral door hogere salarissen voor personeel. De meeste ouders hoeven er niet van wakker te liggen, aangezien de kinderopvangtoeslag ook stijgt.  ( 10 min )

Elon Musk slammed advertisers boycotting his social media site in an interview this week as decreased ad spend on the site threatens the existence of X and creates both issues and opportunities for a slew of companies.  ( 1 min )

The top nationwide savings account pays 5.40%, and the best CD is offering 5.88%. So what’s the catch on this checking account that’s paying well over 7%?  ( 18 min )

Most lenders will require a credit score of about 700 or higher  ( 22 min )

The Silk Road was a digital black market platform that was popular for hosting money laundering activities and illegal drug transactions using cryptocurrencies for payment.  ( 23 min )

It is never too late to start saving money you will use in retirement. However, the older you get, the more constraints may limit your options.  ( 23 min )

Financing grad school can be a daunting task. Learn about the different options to help pay for your graduate degree, including scholarships, grants, and loans.  ( 24 min )

You don’t need your parents to get a student loan. Learn about private and federal student loans to see which loans you may be eligible for.  ( 24 min )

You must have earned the income for it to be considered compensation for the purposes of contributing to an IRA.  ( 28 min )

An assumable mortgage is a type of home financing arrangement where an outstanding mortgage and its terms are transferred from the current owner to the buyer.  ( 28 min )

Refinancing Parent PLUS loans can help you save money and reduce your monthly payments. Learn how to refinance your Parent PLUS loan.  ( 23 min )

A co-signer can help you secure a loan, but eventually, it will be time to strike out on your own. Learn how to release a student loan co-signer from their obligation to your loan.  ( 22 min )

Find out how your earnings are taxed and learn which forms are required to report interest income.  ( 27 min )

The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that policymakers' efforts to reduce inflation are working.  ( 17 min )

Top ETFs allow to diversify across asset classes. ETFs for December with the best one-month return include BITQ, FEMB, EPRF, KCCA, and FXE.  ( 20 min )

Is the Federal Reserve gearing up to reverse its campaign of anti-inflation interest rate hikes? The answer depends on whether you’re asking market watchers or the officials who make decisions on monetary policy.  ( 20 min )

Paramount Global and Apple shares rose following a report the companies discussed bundling their streaming services at a lower cost.  ( 17 min )

A bank failure is the closing of an insolvent bank by a federal or state regulator. Learn what causes a bank failure, which banks have failed, and what happens to your money if your bank fails.  ( 24 min )

DQ, SEDG, and FSLR are the top solar stocks for value, growth, and momentum, respectively  ( 21 min )

See the historical performance of the S&P 500 Index. Learn more about the factors that affect the S&P 500 average return.  ( 25 min )

Monthly tracking report for credit card interest rates from Investopedia's database of more than 300 cards showed the overall median available rate remained unchanged. These are the current rates as of Dec. 2023.  ( 25 min )

UiPath Inc. stock has more than doubled year-to-date after a third-quarter earnings release that included revenue and annual recurring revenue each surging 24% year-over-year.  ( 19 min )

These are the best dividend stocks for December 2023 based on yield.  ( 20 min )

Ulta Beauty shares jumped after the beauty retailer reported better-than-expected results for the third quarter and boosted its outlook for the year.  ( 19 min )

Tesla's delivery event for the Cybertruck has failed to spur gains in the stock, but analysts remain bullish.  ( 19 min )

Use Form 941 to report employment taxes on your business.  ( 25 min )

A taxpayer can claim depreciation as an expense on their tax return to compensate for the loss in the value of the tangible asset.  ( 22 min )

The Internal Revenue Service publishes the IRS Publication 334: Tax Guide for Small Business as a reference for sole proprietors and statutory employees.  ( 22 min )

The tax-equivalent yield is the pretax yield that a taxable bond needs to possess for its yield to be equal to that of a tax-free municipal bond.  ( 24 min )

A charging order is a lien on the distributions of a limited partnership (LP) or limited liability corporation (LLC) so a creditor can recoup money owed.  ( 24 min )

Corporate tax rates differ widely around the world, with the global average being 23.37%. Here are the countries with the highest and lowest taxes—or no taxes at all.  ( 24 min )

The discounted after-tax cash flow method is a way of determining the value of an income-producing investment, including the impact of taxes. It is often used in real estate investing.  ( 25 min )

Learn when a company is required to capitalize its interest payments. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of capitalizing interest for tax purposes.  ( 23 min )

A deferred income tax is a liability on a balance sheet resulting from a difference in income recognition between tax laws and the company’s accounting methods.  ( 24 min )

An accountable plan is a method for reimbursing employees for any business-related out-of-pocket expenses on a non-taxable basis.  ( 23 min )

After-tax profit margin is a financial performance ratio calculated by dividing a company's net income by its net sales.  ( 25 min )

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and losses (EBITDAL) is a measure of profitability that takes into account unusual losses during a particular reporting period that the company does not expect to face again going forward.  ( 24 min )

"Google tax" refers to tax provisions intended to prevent multinational companies from diverting profits from countries where they were earned to other, low-tax jurisdictions.  ( 25 min )

Cash flow after taxes (CFAT) is a measure of financial performance that looks at a company's ability to generate cash flow through its operations.  ( 24 min )

An excess profits tax is a type of tax that is assessed upon income or business profits beyond a specified amount.  ( 26 min )

Best growth stocks for December 2023 include BVH, HRTX, UIS, TMDX, KOD, CDNA, ICVX, KYMR, OSCR, CTKB, TGTX, and UDMY.  ( 22 min )

Some argue that when the free market fails to protect consumers, then government intervention is required.  ( 25 min )

Taxes are involved with the calculations for a firm's operating cash flow, and operating cash flow after taxes is an important metric to investors interested in a corporation's ability to pay dividends.  ( 22 min )

Profit before tax is a measure that looks at a company's profits before the company has to pay income tax.  ( 25 min )

A consolidated tax return is a single income tax return filed by an affiliated group of corporations that combines their tax liability.  ( 24 min )

A statutory employee is an independent contractor that is treated as an employee for tax withholding purposes if they meet certain conditions.  ( 25 min )

Shitcoin is a pejorative term used to describe any altcoin that diminishes in value to the point of worthlessness.  ( 24 min )

Learn the difference between amortization and depreciation and how companies use these accounting methods to their advantage when declaring asset values.  ( 30 min )

The tax advantages of a 401(k) retirement plan explained, including how contributing to a plan can help create a bigger nest egg in the long run.  ( 26 min )

Learn why Florida's tax laws make it an attractive place to start a small business, and understand the types of taxes a small business owner must pay there.  ( 26 min )

Learn the best method for calculating depreciation for tax reporting purposes according to generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP.  ( 24 min )

After-tax return on assets is a financial ratio that shows the percentage of after-tax income generated by a company's investment in assets.  ( 23 min )

Tangible personal property is a tax term describing personal property that can be physically relocated, such as furniture and office equipment.  ( 24 min )

Learn how spinoffs of subsidiaries from a parent company are typically done, and what determines whether a spinoff is taxable or tax-free.  ( 24 min )

The pretax profit margin is a financial accounting tool used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.  ( 24 min )

Marvell Technology shares fell after the chip maker's forecast for fourth-quarter revenue came in lower than expected, despite better-than-expected revenues for the third quarter amid a "weak environment."  ( 18 min )

A controlled foreign corporation is a corporate entity that is registered and does business in a different country than the residency of the controlling owners.  ( 23 min )

Most corporations cannot legally deduct dividend payments before taxes. But there are exceptions.  ( 23 min )

SNDL is the top cannabis stock for value, growth, and performance.  ( 20 min )

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) expired for most businesses on Sept. 30, 2021, but employers who didn't claim it at the time may still be able to do so for a limited period.  ( 30 min )

GAAP is a set of generally accepted accounting principles widely used in the U.S. for financial reporting by corporations and government entities.  ( 29 min )

The 30-year mortgage rate average edged modestly higher, but is still just a few points away from its cheapest level since Sept. 1. Movement was mildly up for most loan types.  ( 19 min )

Dell Technologies shares fell from all-time highs Friday as the PC maker's third-quarter earnings showed it continues to face softness in the consumer and business PC market.  ( 17 min )

U.S. equities were up at midday on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 following comments from Fed Chair Powell that the Fed's tight monetary policy is working to bring down inflation.  ( 17 min )

Incremental analysis is a decision-making tool used in business to determine the true cost difference between alternatives and, thus, the most profitable choice.  ( 22 min )

Pfizer shares lost ground after ending a study of a twice-a-day weight-loss pill because of negative side effects.  ( 17 min )

The top-performing technology stocks this quarter include Applied Optoelectronics Inc., EHang Holdings Ltd., and Cipher Mining Inc., which have more than tripled in value in the past year.  ( 22 min )

Running your own business poses risk. Knowing where you can save money is crucial, and there are a number of tax breaks that can help you do just that.  ( 37 min )

The federal poverty level is an economic measure used to decide whether an individual or family qualifies for federal benefits and programs.  ( 23 min )

Learn about five basic option strategies for beginners.  ( 35 min )

Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon are the S&P 500's top-weighted stocks  ( 22 min )

In economics, the law of diminishing marginal utility states that the marginal utility of a good or service declines as its supply increases.  ( 27 min )

Bitcoin, the first and most popular cryptocurrency, is finite. What happens when it reaches its total maximum supply of 21 million bitcoins?  ( 25 min )

Top penny stocks this month include Myomo Inc., Expion360 Inc., and Akebia Therapeutics Inc., all of which have more than tripled in value this last year.  ( 20 min )

Internalization refers to handling a project or process in-house instead of directing it to an outside source to complete. Internalized trading is one example.  ( 22 min )

The Black-Litterman model is a tool used by portfolio managers to match investor risk tolerance with expected outcomes.  ( 24 min )

Top stocks for December 2023 based on value, growth, and performance include AMPY, MAR, and OLMA.  ( 21 min )

Learn the meaning of the terms "money flow" and "real flow." Find out how they relate to each other in the circular flow of income economic model.  ( 24 min )

Top defense stocks for the fourth quarter based on value, growth, and performance include BDRBF, LMT, and RYCEF.  ( 21 min )

Hex describes itself as a high-interest blockchain certificate of deposit. Users are rewarded for waiting to sell their HEX after set periods of time.  ( 24 min )

If you are employed in the public sector or work for a non-profit, you may have access to one or both of these retirement savings plans.  ( 29 min )

Tesla shares were trading lower after the launch of its Cybertruck showed its price tag was higher than originally anticipated and Fed Chair Jerome Powell will join other Federal Reserve officials in delivering remarks today. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 19 min )

Find out why economic stagflation cannot be corrected through traditional fiscal or monetary policy. The alternatives may be unpalatable.  ( 24 min )

Find out about the rule of 70, what it is used for, and how to use it to determine the number of years a country's GDP takes to double.  ( 24 min )

Many utilities in the U.S. are monopolistic markets. A monopoly exists if only one company can supply an essential product or service in a given region.  ( 28 min )

A breakdown of tariffs and how they affect consumers as well as the larger economy.  ( 32 min )

Find out how an economy forms and why it grows, including the role that financial markets play and how productivity increases from savings and investment.  ( 27 min )

If your employer doesn't withhold payroll taxes, you'll need to estimate the amount you owe and file quarterly tax returns.  ( 23 min )

If you are no longer working with the employer that established your 403(b) account, you can roll over your 403(b) balance into a traditional IRA.  ( 23 min )

Using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to harvest tax losses can be a smart way to maximize your portfolio's tax efficiency.  ( 26 min )

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Analysts weigh in on General Motors, Shopify, Phllips 66, Ulta Beauty, RBC Bearings, and Chevron.  ( 28 min )

The top nationwide savings account pays 5.40%, and the best CD is offering 5.88%. So what’s the catch on this checking account that’s paying well over 7%?  ( 20 min )

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Uber Technologies, Jabil, and Builders FirstSource will join the S&P 500 index prior to the opening of trading on Dec. 18, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices, which oversees the index.  ( 24 min )

The tech rally looks likely to continue but eventually the gains will have to spread beyond the “Magnificent Seven.” IBM, HP Inc., Cisco, and SoftBank could benefit.  ( 31 min )

You must have earned the income for it to be considered compensation for the purposes of contributing to an IRA.  ( 28 min )

Robust gains in stocks such as Roku, Crispr Therapeutics, and Coinbase Global helped drive the performance of Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation in November.  ( 28 min )

The SEC is suing crypto firm DEBT Box for allegedly defrauding investors out of nearly $50 million.  ( 35 min )

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The company has suffered from the attrition of some TD Ameritrade customers and falling deposits. Those woes may soon be behind it, according to two analysts.  ( 23 min )

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Investors are looking to Fed Chair Jerome Powell to potentially shed light on whether an interest rate cut lies ahead.  ( 45 min )

See the historical performance of the S&P 500 Index. Learn more about the factors that affect the S&P 500 average return.  ( 25 min )

Gold finished Friday at a record high, boosted by sliding interest rates, central bank purchases and war. Front-month futures on the precious metal rose 1.6% Friday and settled at $2,071 a troy ounce, their highest settlement since August 6, 2020, when they closed at $2,051.50. Gold has gained 13.8  ( 24 min )

Chet Kapoor, who once described himself as "the guy who got coffee for the guy that made coffee," is now a pivotal figure in the technology landscape. He has advice for others who want to follow in his path. He suggests interning but offering to pay to work for admirable people. Once an intern for Steve Jobs, Kapoor shared insights with Fortune on his journey from a young dreamer to a highly successful entrepreneur. Don’t Miss: Funders on this alternative asset platform are earning more than 14%  ( 35 min )

Retail giant joins other big advertisers that are distancing themselves from X following Musk's support for an antisemitic post.  ( 34 min )

UiPath Inc. stock has more than doubled year-to-date after a third-quarter earnings release that included revenue and annual recurring revenue each surging 24% year-over-year.  ( 18 min )

Vanguard's Total Bond Market ETF, the largest bond ETF, now has $100 billion in assets.  ( 22 min )

These are the best dividend stocks for December 2023 based on yield.  ( 21 min )

Tesla's delivery event for the Cybertruck has failed to spur gains in the stock, but analysts remain bullish.  ( 19 min )

Mortgage rates recently hit their highest levels in more than two decades, pricing many out of the market. Here's what to expect in 2024.  ( 34 min )

Bristol Myers Squibb CEO Chris Boerner just bought $150,000 of Bristol Myers’s shares. It’s his first open-market purchase of the stock.  ( 20 min )

Investors afraid of missing out on an interest rate-driven rally piled into previously unloved sectors of the market in November.  ( 37 min )

After a favorable trading session on Nov. 28, American telecom giant Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) closed at $37.50 with a market cap of $157.65 billion. The 52-week range of Verizon's stock price was $30.135 to $44.73. Verizon's dividend yield is 7.24%. It paid $8.2 billion in dividends during the nine months from January to September — $100 million higher than the same period last year, according to the company's 10-Q filing on Oct. 26, Investment advisers Mairs & Power highlighted bul  ( 35 min )

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In an October episode of the "The Ramsey Show", a caller from Washington D.C., highlighted a common financial challenge faced in urban areas. Earning around $90,000 annually and with significant savings, the caller was spending about $2,000 a month on rent in downtown D.C. Despite this considerable expense, they managed to save and minimize other costs. Show host Dave Ramsey responded, emphasizing his financial guidelines. “We tell folks to put 25% of their take-home pay aside for housing, and n  ( 35 min )

SNDL is the top cannabis stock for value, growth, and performance.  ( 21 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Copper advanced to the highest level in almost four months after comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the looming shutdown of a large mine in Panama emboldened bulls.Most Read from BloombergExxon Among 50 Oil Producers in Controversial Climate Pact at COP28Putin Seizes Rights to St. Petersburg Airport From Foreign InvestorsWoman Discovers Over $86 Million Mistakenly Deposited in Her Bank AccountBanking Escapees Make Billions From Private Credit BoomIsrael Says Hamas  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Equitrans Midstream Corp. is in the early stages of exploring a potential sale, people familiar with the matter said, potentially adding to a flurry of pipeline deals in North America. Most Read from BloombergPutin Seizes Rights to St. Petersburg Airport From Foreign InvestorsIsrael Says Hamas Violated Terms of Cease-Fire as Truce LapsesBanking Escapees Make Billions From Private Credit BoomBonds Up as Powell Pushback Lasts ‘A Few Seconds’: Markets WrapSantos Expelled From Congres  ( 35 min )

Will Berkshire Hathaway help fund a potential bid by Occidental Petroleum for CrownRock, a privately held energy company?  ( 28 min )

Warren Buffett’s confidant would urge investors to focus on big tech’s fundamentals  ( 4 min )

J&J shares have fallen this year, thanks to an ongoing legal situation, but UBS says those worries are factored into the stock.  ( 21 min )

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The rally of the past month has taken away much of bonds’ allure. Fixed-income investors should look off the beaten track.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A startup specializing in high-performance batteries is close to starting operations at a facility near Chicago’s central business district that will help power devices such as night-vision headsets and radios for the US military. Most Read from BloombergExxon Among 50 Oil Producers in Controversial Climate Pact at COP28Putin Seizes Rights to St. Petersburg Airport From Foreign InvestorsWoman Discovers Over $86 Million Mistakenly Deposited in Her Bank AccountBanking Escapees Make  ( 34 min )

Adam D’Angelo, Quora’s chief executive, is the only director remaining on the new board of OpenAI.  ( 30 min )

Plus, Shein, US stocks, Elon Musk, Robinhood, COP28, Rolls-Royce, Heathrow  ( 4 min )

The long awaited launch of the Cybertruck failed to boost Tesla stock after pricing for the electric vehicle came in much higher than initially promised.  ( 36 min )

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Shares were up more than 20% in early trading Friday.  ( 21 min )

As you approach retirement, it’s vital to know how much money you should have saved by 50 – and what you can do if you need to catch up.  ( 36 min )

Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) shares closed higher on Thursday as investors assessed the OPEC+ decision. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies collectively decided to implement an additional supply cut of 1 million barrels a day, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's recent extension of its equivalent voluntary oil reduction. On Nov. 1, Energy Transfer posted weaker-than-expected earnings for its third quarter. With the recent buzz around Energy Transfer, some investors may b  ( 34 min )

I am selling my house and the price is $504,999. After paying off this house I will net $400,000. Do I have to pay a capital gains tax as I’m planning to pay off my retirement home with the money I netted? – Thomas The answer is solidly "it depends," both in terms of whether […] The post AAA: I’m Selling My House and Netting $400k to ‘Pay Off My Retirement Home.’ Do I Have to Pay Capital Gains Tax? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

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Plus, 24 stocks that tend to outperform this time of year  ( 34 min )

Cell-tower REITs saw their valuations cut nearly in half this year by the end of October. That dynamic has flipped.  ( 24 min )

Investors tend to flock to gold during periods of global turbulence, while lower yields also make it more attractive. But there’s a better way to play it.  ( 25 min )

Pfizer was a darling stock during the pandemic thanks to its life-saving Covid-19 vaccine. But the company's shares have been in sharp decline this year. Things got worse Friday when the company said a trial of a twice-a-day weight loss pill showed too many side effects. Its shares fell 6% in morni  ( 22 min )

Top stocks for December 2023 based on value, growth, and performance include AMPY, MAR, and OLMA.  ( 22 min )

Pepsi’s growth appears ready to accelerate as investments made over the past five years start to pay off.  ( 31 min )

Tesla shares fell more than 3% on Friday after the highly anticipated launch of its Cybertruck left analysts concerned about the electric vehicle's steep price tag and a longer wait for significant financial payoff. The $60,990 starting price for the long-delayed Cybertruck is more than 50% higher than what CEO Elon Musk had touted in 2019 and a cost analysts have said will draw select, affluent buyers. "Cybertruck does not significantly move the financial needle for Tesla in FY24..," Wedbush said in a note, while Bernstein analysts forecast 250 deliveries this year and 75,000 for next year, saying both "may be ambitious".  ( 34 min )

Software firm PagerDuty reported fiscal-third-quarter numbers that topped estimates.  ( 21 min )

PDD, the owner of Pinduoduo and Temu, surpasses Alibaba as the most valuable Chinese e-commerce company.  ( 21 min )

Dell Technologies posted mixed financial results for its latest quarter, with strong profits offset by softer-than-expected revenue and continued weakness in corporate PC demand.  ( 24 min )

Nvidia is the clear beneficiary from the AI buildout but Super Micro Computer and Vertiv Holdings should equally benefit in the year ahead.  ( 45 min )

Top defense stocks for the fourth quarter based on value, growth, and performance include BDRBF, LMT, and RYCEF.  ( 22 min )

Stifel analyst Bert Subin launches coverage of Boeing stock with a Buy rating and price target of $265 a share, about 14% higher than recent levels.  ( 23 min )

UiPath stock was surging early Friday as analysts said its latest earnings were showing it is delivering despite a tough macroeconomic background. However, the automation-software company still hasn’t fully convinced Wall Street that it can accelerate growth.  ( 22 min )

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Electric-vehicle startup Fisker again cut its production forecast for the year, saying it is prioritizing liquidity while it holds talks to sell emission credits to automakers. Shares rose 3% to $1.63 in premarket trading. Before the updated outlook, the stock had fallen 78% in 2023 as the company  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bank of Montreal missed analysts’ earnings estimates as the company reported higher expenses related to the integration of Bank of the West and a drop in wealth-management income.Most Read from BloombergTesla’s Cheapest Cybertruck Will Cost $60,990 and Be Available in 2025Banking Escapees Make Billions From Private Credit BoomThese Are the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In Right NowSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarIsrael Says Hamas Violated Terms of Ceas  ( 35 min )

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An announcement of the addition of Uber Technologies to the S&P 500 index could come Friday in conjunction with the quarterly index rebalancing.  ( 25 min )

Alibaba's U.S. shares slipped 1.5% to $73.7 in premarket trading, tracking a fresh one-year low. Meanwhile, shares of PDD Holdings have surged following stellar quarterly results from the Temu parent this week.  ( 34 min )

It's common for even very high earners to feel squeezed, especially if you live in an expensive area like New York, San Francisco or Boston. Costs of living close to your job will almost certainly be high, particularly since you're competing with other six-figure earners. Depending on your field, you could easily have $200,000 or […] The post I Made $400k Last Year and Have $600k in Retirement Savings, But My Spouse Doesn’t Work. How Can I Save More for Retirement? appeared first on SmartReads b  ( 35 min )

'We believe an improved once-daily formulation of danuglipron could play an important role in the obesity treatment paradigm,' Pfizer said.  ( 20 min )

Investors looked to Fed Chair Jerome Powell to potentially shed light on whether an interest-rate cut lies ahead.  ( 35 min )

Investors looked to Fed Chair Jerome Powell to potentially shed light on whether an interest-rate cut lies ahead.  ( 35 min )

Fisker expects to make 10,000 Ocean SUVs in 2023, down from guidance given in November of 13,000 to 17,000 units.  ( 21 min )

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Shares of the EV maker, which has been struggling with a cash crunch, rose 7% in premarket. "Fisker has made a strategic decision to reduce December production to prioritize liquidity to unlock over $300 million of working capital," the company said. Fisker cut its production target for the year to just over 10,000 units, compared with its earlier forecast of 13,000 to 17,000.  ( 33 min )

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At 67, you’re presumably at or near retirement. If you have $1 million in IRAs, it may be attractive to converting to a Roth because it can provide tax-free income in retirement. It's not too late from legal or regulatory perspectives. The IRS does not restrict Roth conversions on the basis of age or income. […] The post We’re 67 Years Old With $1 Million in IRAs. Is It Too Late to Convert to a Roth? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )

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Having scrapped the cash payout amid Covid-19, Disney announces Thursday a dividend of 30 cents a share.  ( 20 min )

This come after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished November with their biggest monthly gain since July 2022, while the Dow Jones rallied to close at its highest level since January 2022. Data showing slowing U.S. consumer spending, dovish comments from some Fed officials and a strong earnings season led the equity indexes to have a stellar November. The recent slew of economic data, including Thursday's personal consumption expenditure index, signalled easing inflation in the world's largest economy, underscoring hopes of the central bank would now halt its interest rates hiking cycle.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A Bank of America Corp. strategist who correctly predicted this year’s rebound in the widely-followed 60/40 portfolio strategy has warned that the trade could now be set for a sharp reversal. Most Read from BloombergBanking Escapees Make Billions From Private Credit BoomTesla’s Cheapest Cybertruck Will Cost $60,990 and Be Available in 2025These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In Right NowSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarBiggest Blowout in Bonds Si  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- After years of development delays and manufacturing snags, Tesla Inc. finally handed over its first Blade Runner-esque Cybertrucks to customers.Most Read from BloombergBanking Escapees Make Billions From Private Credit BoomTesla’s Cheapest Cybertruck Will Cost $60,990 and Be Available in 2025These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In Right NowSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarBiggest Blowout in Bonds Since the 1980s Sparks Everything RallyChief Execu  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- After two years of delays and production snags, Tesla Inc. has finally handed the first Blade Runner-esque Cybertrucks over to customers.Most Read from BloombergBanking Escapees Make Billions From Private Credit BoomTesla’s Cheapest Cybertruck Will Cost $60,990 and Be Available in 2025These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In Right NowSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarBiggest Blowout in Bonds Since the 1980s Sparks Everything RallyChief Executive Of  ( 35 min )

Analysts remain confident Marvell will gain from investments in artificial intelligence.  ( 23 min )

Japan's Toyota Motor is partially suspending production at its plant in Tianjin, China, the Jiji news service reported on Friday, as global automakers face strong sales competition in the world's top auto market. The suspension is part of a major production adjustment in response to weak sales of gasoline-engine cars, Jiji said. A spokesperson for Toyota China did not immediately comment on the report.  ( 34 min )

Climate change could make your winter heating bills more unpredictable, particularly if you live at the end of long and vulnerable fuel supply chains.  ( 31 min )

Goldman Sachs analysts still expect prices to range between $80 to $100 a barrel next year.  ( 21 min )

The balance of power is shifting in Chinese e-commerce. With a market value at Thursday's close of nearly $196 billion, PDD Holdings has overtaken its far-longer established rival Alibaba, which was worth $8.7 billion less. (Tencent, the gaming and social-media giant that is also an important rival  ( 23 min )

Tesla hands over the first batch of Cybertrucks to buyers, Dell posts a revenue miss on weak demand, and shares of Samsara and Elastic surge as earnings at both tech companies top analysts' estimates.  ( 25 min )

With brands such as Rust-Oleum, DAP, Varathane, and Plastic Wood, Ohio-based RPM International has a decades-long record of growth, fueled by acquisitions and a steady march to higher profits.  ( 30 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Shares in Asia slipped Friday after the MSCI All Country World Index finished November with its third-largest monthly gain in the past decade. The dollar edged lower.Most Read from BloombergBanking Escapees Make Billions From Private Credit BoomTesla’s Cheapest Cybertruck Will Cost $60,990 and Be Available in 2025These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In Right NowSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarBiggest Blowout in Bonds Since the 1980s Sparks Every  ( 36 min )

Lead independent director Theodore R. Samuels paid $423,400 for Bristol Myers stock on a day that saw it drop to a multiyear low.  ( 22 min )

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With its monthly dividend payouts and high dividend yield, the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSEARCA:JEPI) has become one of the most popular dividend ETFs in the market. This has inspired a slew of similar ETFs and an interesting newcomer, the Rex FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:FEPI), which launched in October and has the potential to yield over 25% if it keeps its dividend steady (more on this later). FEPI seeks to replicate JEPI’s strategy of selling covered calls  ( 36 min )

Tech company MicroStrategy has expanded its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings to a total of 174,530 BTC, valued at about $6.65 billion.  ( 34 min )

For quality stocks to outperform in the long run they have to be underpriced. That’s the hard part.  ( 28 min )

The forecast interest-rate cuts would bring the effective Federal Funds rate to about 3.83% at the end of 2024.  ( 35 min )

The housing market was tough this year, but economists say 2024 could see more homes for sale and easing conditions for buyers.  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. received a rare downgrade from Wall Street on the same day it lost its crown as China’s most valuable e-commerce firm to one of its main rivals.Most Read from BloombergBanking Escapees Make Billions From Private Credit BoomTesla’s Cheapest Cybertruck Will Cost $60,990 and Be Available in 2025Saudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarThese Are the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In Right NowBiggest Blowout in Bonds Since the 1980s Sparks  ( 34 min )

Paramount Global and Apple shares rose following a report the companies discussed bundling their streaming services at a lower cost.  ( 1 min )

UiPath Inc. stock has more than doubled year-to-date after a third-quarter earnings release that included revenue and annual recurring revenue each surging 24% year-over-year.  ( 1 min )

Tesla's delivery event for the Cybertruck has failed to spur gains in the stock, but analysts remain bullish.  ( 1 min )

Ulta Beauty shares jumped after the beauty retailer reported better-than-expected results for the third quarter and boosted its outlook for the year.  ( 1 min )

Marvell Technology shares fell after the chip maker's forecast for fourth-quarter revenue came in lower than expected, despite better-than-expected revenues for the third quarter amid a "weak environment."  ( 1 min )

Pfizer shares lost ground after ending a study of a twice-a-day weight-loss pill because of negative side effects.  ( 1 min )

Dell Technologies shares fell from all-time highs Friday as the PC maker's third-quarter earnings showed it continues to face softness in the consumer and business PC market.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that policymakers' efforts to reduce inflation are working.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were up at midday on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 following comments from Fed Chair Powell that the Fed's tight monetary policy is working to bring down inflation.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures slipped in premarket trading Friday as investors prepared for the major indexes to pull back after posting their best month of the year in November.  ( 1 min )

Tesla shares were trading lower after the launch of its Cybertruck showed its price tag was higher than originally anticipated and Fed Chair Jerome Powell will join other Federal Reserve officials in delivering remarks today. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Rockstar geeft op 5 december de eerste beelden vrij van het nieuwe deel in de Grand Theft Auto-serie. Dat meldt de Amerikaanse gameontwikkelaar op zijn eigen website.  ( 9 min )

Rockstar geeft op 5 december de eerste beelden vrij van het nieuwe deel in de Grand Theft Auto-serie. Dat meldt de ontwikkelaar op de eigen website.  ( 9 min )

De Mars-fabriek in het Brabantse Veghel heeft onvoldoende productiecapaciteit om genoeg Bounty-repen te maken. Daardoor zijn in sommige winkels en supermarkten lege schappen ontstaan, ook buiten Nederland. Dat komt door het wegvallen van Russische fabrieken.  ( 9 min )

De aardappeloogst in het Verenigd Koninkrijk is zodanig in het water gevallen dat er mogelijk niet genoeg aardappelen zijn voor alle Britse kerstdiners. Na de regen en overstromingen moeten supermarkten hun aardappelen waarschijnlijk buiten de landsgrenzen inslaan.  ( 8 min )

Onderhandelingen tussen werkgevers en vakbonden hebben flinke loonsverhogingen opgeleverd voor horecapersoneel en medewerkers van tankstations. Sommige jongeren die op een tankstation werken, kunnen er wel 46 procent op vooruitgaan.  ( 9 min )

Speelgoedbanken door het hele land zien dit jaar in de aanloop naar Sinterklaas en Kerst meer mensen dan voorgaande jaren.  ( 10 min )

Wereldleiders moeten de klimaatbeloftes die ze al jaren doen nu echt gaan waarmaken. Dat was de hoofdboodschap die demissionair minister-president Mark Rutte vrijdag uitsprak op de klimaattop in Dubai.  ( 12 min )

De maximale prijs die energieleveranciers mogen vragen aan klanten van warmtenetten gaat hard omlaag. Het tarief is iets meer dan de helft van dat van vorig jaar.  ( 9 min )

Scheepsbouwer Damen Shipyards gaat voor het eerst met een schip varen dat op zee kan opladen aan een windmolen. Volgens het bedrijf zorgt het schip voor een aanzienlijk lagere uitstoot tijdens het onderhoud van windparken op zee.  ( 9 min )

Een directeur van een hr-bedrijf in Maleisië kreeg in november miljoenen op haar rekening gestort door een fout van de Maybank. De bankwerknemers gingen volgens de vrouw zo onprofessioneel met de situatie om, dat ze het personeel een cursusje klantvriendelijk cadeau wil doen.  ( 8 min )

Snoepgoed voor Pakjesavond is in de winkel fors duurder dan vorig jaar. Voor kruidnoten met of zonder chocolade, speculaas en chocoladeletters betaal je bij Albert Heijn en Jumbo ongeveer een kwart meer dan in 2022.  ( 9 min )

De koers van de bitcoin nadert de 40.000 dollar (omgerekend zo'n 36.750 euro). Beleggers lijken weer vertrouwen te krijgen in de cryptomunt. De koers is dit jaar al met 130 procent gestegen.  ( 8 min )

Grote olieproducerende landen hebben afgesproken dat ze vanaf begin volgend jaar minder olie oppompen. Hiermee willen ze ervoor zorgen dat de olieprijs niet te ver zakt.  ( 8 min )

Streamingdienst Viaplay geeft nieuwe aandelen uit en is een deel van zijn schulden kwijt. Daarover heeft het bedrijf, dat in Nederland bekend is van de Formule 1, een akkoord bereikt met schuldeisers en aandeelhouders.  ( 9 min )

Signify snijdt fors in de organisatie en daarbij gaan banen verloren. Het verlichtingsbedrijf wil jaarlijks meer dan 200 miljoen euro besparen. Hoeveel banen er precies verdwijnen, is nog niet bekend.  ( 8 min )

Signify snijdt fors in de organisatie en daarbij gaan banen verloren. Het verlichtingsbedrijf wil jaarlijks meer dan 200 miljoen euro besparen. Hoeveel banen er precies verdwijnen, is nog niet bekend.  ( 8 min )

Veertig olie- en gasbedrijven zijn niet duurzaam genoeg en daarom niet meer geschikt om in te beleggen, vindt Pensioenfonds Metaal en Techniek. Het gaat wel door met investeren in negen andere fossiele bedrijven, waaronder Shell en BP.  ( 9 min )

Veertig olie- en gasbedrijven zijn niet duurzaam genoeg en daarom niet meer geschikt om in te beleggen, vindt Pensioenfonds Metaal en Techniek (PMT). Het gaat wel door met investeren in negen andere fossiele bedrijven, waaronder Shell en BP.  ( 10 min )

De lonen in nieuwe cao's zijn in november met 6,9 procent gestegen. Dat is historisch gezien nog steeds erg hoog, maar bedrijven zijn wel iets voorzichtiger vanwege de economische onzekerheid in ons land.  ( 10 min )

De lonen in nieuwe cao's zijn in november met 6,9 procent gestegen. Dat is historisch gezien nog steeds erg hoog, maar bedrijven zijn wel iets voorzichtiger vanwege de economische onzekerheid in ons land.  ( 10 min )

Today's best CD rates are 6.00% from Securityplus Federal Credit Union, 5.88% from West Town Bank & Trust, and 5.80% from Seattle Bank. A 5.85% jumbo rate is also available.  ( 20 min )

Company equity, which is also commony referred to as shareholders' equity, is the net difference between a company's total assets and total liabilities.  ( 23 min )

The Genesis Block is what the Bitcoin community calls the first block created for the Bitcoin blockchain. It contained a message and the first transaction.  ( 25 min )

Electric vehicle pioneer Tesla has delivered its first Cybertrucks to customers after a two-year production delay.  ( 18 min )

Learn about trading desks at an investment bank. Gain an understanding of how and why these trading desks are split among the four main market sectors.  ( 24 min )

The S&P 500 was up 0.4% on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, and the Dow hit a 2023 high, as U.S. markets closed out the month amid positive inflation news.  ( 17 min )

The Morningstar Sustainability Rating assesses the environmental, social, and corporate governance impact of companies held by mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.  ( 25 min )

How you fill out Form W-4 determines how much your employer withholds for taxes, so you need to get it right so you don’t end up overpaying or underpaying.  ( 33 min )

Short-term bonds typically yield higher interest rates than money market funds, so the potential to earn more income over time is greater. But they come with some risk.  ( 23 min )

A CD can be a smart way to set aside cash. Learn about PNC Bank’s CD rates, the ins and outs of opening one, and how these CDs compare with select competitors.  ( 21 min )

CDs offer a conservative investment for a set number of months or years. Marcus offers competitive CD rates on a variety of terms.  ( 20 min )

With Berkshire Hathaway leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest insurance companies by revenue.  ( 22 min )

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Nvidia are extending their collaboration to boost HPE's artificial intelligence offerings.  ( 17 min )

Since its introduction in November 2022, ChatGPT has become the dominant name in chatbot technology. As it evolves, some see promise, others see peril, many see profit.  ( 27 min )

The Kelly Criterion is one of the many allocation techniques that can be used to manage money effectively. It helps to limit losses and maximize gains.  ( 24 min )

Learn about the Chinese stock market's limited history of short sales. Find out how it was introduced as well as the crackdowns on malicious shorting practices.  ( 27 min )

Donald Trump's real net worth remains a mystery, but recently published estimates put it at about $3 billion.  ( 25 min )

U.S. Bank CD rates are relatively high if you can meet a higher deposit requirement, but some options are unappealing. Existing customers can get personalized rates.  ( 22 min )

Despite short selling's legal status and its apparent market benefits, many policymakers, regulators, and the public remain suspicious of the practice.  ( 30 min )

Personal consumption expenditures is a measure of consumer spending and includes all goods and services bought by U.S. households. Learn more about PCE and how it's used.  ( 28 min )

A mining pool is a group of cryptocurrency miners who combine their computational resources over a network.  ( 24 min )

Discover how a strategy of using LEAPS can reduce your downside risk in a covered call write.  ( 30 min )

Stocks trading on the OTC Pink Open Market include many good companies waiting to be discovered. Find out more about the OTC's three markets.  ( 26 min )

The Pink market is an electronic over-the-counter market that connects brokers and dealers for trading in stocks. Learn the Pink market's risks and advantages.  ( 27 min )

OTC Pink is the lowest tier of the three marketplaces for trading over-the-counter stocks provided and operated by the OTC Markets Group.  ( 25 min )

Fewer homebuyers than ever signed contracts to buy homes in October, by one measure, and the reason was simple—hardly anyone could afford mortgages at sky-high rates.  ( 18 min )

Learn about some of the leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that investors can use to track the banking industry within the financial sector.  ( 22 min )

Dividends are taxed differently, depending on whether they are qualified or ordinary.  ( 24 min )

U.S. stock-trading platform Robinhood will try for a third time to offer accounts in the U.K., with a full rollout planned for early 2024.  ( 17 min )

A food-focused ETF is an exchange-traded fund investing in companies that provide food, beverage, and consumer staples.  ( 23 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages—both standard and jumbo—dropped to their lowest point since Sept. 1, and 15-year rates are down to August levels. Other averages also saw big declines.  ( 19 min )

U.S. equities were mixed at midday on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 as a report showed inflation eased to its lowest level since 2021, raising optimism the Fed would not hike rates further.  ( 17 min )

Indication of Interest is an underwriting expression showing a conditional, non-binding interest in buying a security currently in registration.  ( 24 min )

Severance pay is taxed as ordinary income, but there are a number of ways to reduce the amount of taxes you must pay. It can depend on where you put the money.  ( 24 min )

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is expensive and rarely covered by health insurance. However, other financing options are available. Learn more about how to get an IVF loan.  ( 26 min )

Snowflake shares rose after reporting a broadly stabilizing macro environment helped the company post better-than-expected results.  ( 17 min )

AbbVie is buying rival biotech firm ImmunoGen for $10.1 billion, giving it access to ImmunoGen's flagship ovarian cancer treatment.  ( 17 min )

Active trading is quite different from casual investing and you might need more capital than you think.  ( 24 min )

A restructuring charge is a one-time cost that a company pays when it reorganizes its organization. It reflects expenses associated with the goal of improving profits.  ( 23 min )

How to avoid tax penalties when using your 401(k) before retirement, by taking a hardship distribution or a loan from your plan.  ( 29 min )

Explore the key differences between ETFs and investment trusts, how each is structured, and the notable advantages and disadvantages between the two.  ( 27 min )

The United Auto Workers union initiated campaigns to organize at 13 major auto manufacturers in the U.S., including Tesla.  ( 19 min )

A financial plan is a document detailing a person’s current money situation and long-term monetary goals, as well as strategies to achieve them.  ( 25 min )

Through Lending Club’s high-yield savings accounts, you can earn a higher-than-average APY with no monthly service fees. All you need to get started is $100.  ( 21 min )

The first currency quoted in a currency pair on forex. It is also typically considered the domestic currency or accounting currency.  ( 24 min )

Consumers got more bang for their buck in October as incomes and spending both rose, and prices stayed flat—an encouraging sign in the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation.  ( 18 min )

Selecting a qualified crypto custodian is crucial for securing and protecting your digital assets.  ( 25 min )

Ford shares fell after the company reinstated its 2023 guidance, which it previously withdrew during the United Auto Workers union strike.  ( 17 min )

Tax settlement firms claim they can reduce or even eliminate the amount you owe to the IRS. Find out the facts behind this alluring fiction.  ( 27 min )

A command economy is controlled by a government while a mixed economy is driven in large part by the private sector, with some government control and intervention.  ( 24 min )

I refinanced my primary mortgage in 2020 when interest rates dropped, and used some of the savings to buy four rental properties by the end of 2021.  ( 22 min )

A 501(c)(3) organization is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization subject to many IRS rules. Learn the requirements, costs, and pros and cons of setting up a 501(c)(3).  ( 32 min )

Gross domestic product is the monetary value of all finished goods and services made within a country during a specific period.  ( 41 min )

Salesforce shares surged after it reported better-than-expected earnings and Tesla plans to commemorate the beginning of deliveries of its Cybertruck at an event at its Texas factory. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

A Schedule F form is used to report the income and expenses of a farm. The form is used to calculate the profits or losses from farming operations.  ( 24 min )

Using an IRA account to buy real estate is not for those who lack the time and expertise to manage such an investment.  ( 26 min )

Rental property ownership has its benefits, but selling can create a big tax hit. Thankfully, there are ways to reduce capital gains exposure.  ( 26 min )

Correlation coefficients of greater than, less than, and equal to zero indicate positive, negative, and no relationship between the two variables.  ( 28 min )

GDP per capita is a metric that breaks down a country's GDP per person and is calculated by dividing the GDP of a country by its population.  ( 27 min )

Gross domestic product is one of the primary indicators used to gauge the health of a country's economy. But what does it actually measure?  ( 27 min )

An attorney for the billionaire Haslam family called bribery allegations leveled by Warren Buffett's company a “wild invention” Thursday. The Haslams and Buffett's company are accusing each other of manipulating Pilot's earnings this year to affect the price Berkshire would have to pay for the Haslams' remaining 20% stake in the company if the family decides to sell. The Haslam family — which includes Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and former Tennessee governor Bill Haslam — accused Berkshire last month of trying to understate Pilot’s earnings this year by changing its accounting practices.  ( 37 min )

(Reuters) -Chipmaker Marvell Technology said on Thursday it expects its data center business to continue to grow next year even as roughly half its revenue will decline in the first quarter as its customers face tough conditions. CEO Matthew Murphy attributed the anticipated drop in revenue from its segments including wireless carrier infrastructure and enterprise to a tough macroeconomic environment and longer-than-expected inventory corrections by its customers. "You've seen it in announcements from the big enterprise companies and you've also seen it from the carrier companies," Murphy said in an interview with Reuters.  ( 34 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Broadcom Inc. plans to fire almost 1,300 VMware Inc. employees in California following the completion of a $61 billion acquisition that pushed the chipmaker deeper into the software industry.Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarThese Are the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In Right NowBanking Escapees Make Billions From Private Credit BoomBiggest Blowout in Bonds Since the 1980s Sparks Everything RallyTesla’s Cheapest Cybertruck Will C  ( 34 min )

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A Wells Fargo & Co employee filed a lawsuit on Thursday accusing the bank of depriving hundreds of its U.S. branch workers of overtime pay, as the bank faces an unprecedented campaign to unionize its workforce. The proposed class action filed in San Francisco federal court claims Wells Fargo improperly classified "senior premier bankers" as management-level employees who are exempt from overtime pay under federal and state laws. The lawsuit was filed by Sabrina Perez, an employee at a Wells Fargo branch in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where workers recently filed a petition to hold a union election.  ( 34 min )

For the fiscal third quarter, UiPath reported revenue of $326 million, up 24% from a year earlier.  ( 21 min )

Electric vehicle pioneer Tesla has delivered its first Cybertrucks to customers after a two-year production delay.  ( 18 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- A 62% rally in Coinbase Global Inc. shares this month is shining a spotlight on Wall Street euphoria around the largest US crypto exchange. Most Read from BloombergBanking Escapees Make Billions From Private Credit BoomTesla’s Cheapest Cybertruck Will Cost $60,990 and Be Available in 2025These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In Right NowSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarBiggest Blowout in Bonds Since the 1980s Sparks Everything RallyIn the shadow o  ( 35 min )

A fresh 2023 closing high is in reach for stocks on Thursday as investors digest further data that shows inflation is cooling.  ( 46 min )

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A fresh 2023 closing high is in reach for stocks on Thursday as investors digest further data that shows inflation is cooling.  ( 45 min )

A fresh 2023 closing high is in reach for stocks on Thursday as investors digest further data which show inflation is cooling.  ( 44 min )

The layoffs were his "worst day on the job," but necessary to address the “generational disruption” in the industry, Zaslav said.  ( 34 min )

Next year, investors could see growth in these four sectors, Aaron Dunn, portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley, told Yahoo Finance.  ( 36 min )

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Investors tend to flock to gold during periods of global turbulence, while lower yields also make it more attractive. But there’s a better way to play it.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Occidental Petroleum Corp.’s private jet touched down in Omaha this week, home to its biggest investor Warren Buffett, as Chief Executive Officer Vicki Hollub considers a shale oil deal worth at least $10 billion. Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarThese Are the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In Right NowBiggest Blowout in Bonds Since the 1980s Sparks Everything RallyKissinger, Diplomat Who Defined US Foreign Policy, Dies at 100Bank  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A bond exchange-traded fund crossed $100 billion for the first time since such products launched over two decades ago.Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarThese Are the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In Right NowBiggest Blowout in Bonds Since the 1980s Sparks Everything RallyKissinger, Diplomat Who Defined US Foreign Policy, Dies at 100Banking Escapees Make Billions From Private Credit BoomA $14 million inflow Wednesday pushed assets  ( 34 min )

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The Tesla CEO just took his praise of China's electric-vehicle makers up a notch.  ( 35 min )

The price of crude oil fell after a cartel of oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia surprised the market by issuing a statement that failed to include an expected pledge to cut production by another million barrels per day.  ( 58 min )

Tesla was added to the S&P 500 nearly three years ago, taking the place of real estate investment trust Apartment Investment & Management in the index.  ( 32 min )

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Rates on 30-year mortgages—both standard and jumbo—dropped to their lowest point since Sept. 1, and 15-year rates are down to August levels. Other averages also saw big declines.  ( 21 min )

Freight Farms merging with blank-check company Agrinam Acquisition Corp. (TSX: AGRI.U) AgTech startup provides hydroponic farming solutions, with over 600 farms in operation across 40 countries Has largest network of […]  ( 36 min )

The tech industry experienced a surge that is expected to continue booming with artificial intelligence (AI) advancement. But some sectors also recorded poor returns. DISH Network Corp. has been the biggest loser so far in 2023 with a 54% drop in revenue, 3% shy of its 2022 results. Companies like The Home Depot Inc. registered low sales of big-ticket items as consumers focused on small projects. There was a time when having shares in TV networks was a big deal. But that changed with all wireles  ( 36 min )

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has achieved astounding returns throughout his career. From 1964 to 2022, his company Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK) delivered an overall gain of 3,787,464%, dwarfing the S&P 500's 24,708% return during the same period. Other than picking stocks that skyrocketed in value, Buffett also collects dividends — a lot of dividends. Buffett famously said, "If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die." Don't Miss: Elon Musk has  ( 35 min )

Investors love dividend increases, both for the extra income generated as well as what they convey about the company's overall health. Dividend raises signal to shareholders that the company is experiencing growth in revenue and earnings, demonstrating its ability to pay out higher returns to its investors. Every so often, events occur that force companies to suspend or drastically cut the dividend. This often leads to a sell-off of the shares. In 2020, hotel real estate investment trusts (REITs  ( 36 min )

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), the largest company in the world in terms of market cap, is expected to witness a slowdown in sales in the near term as the world braces for an economic slowdown. The stock plunged by 45 basis points over the past five days, reflecting jitters among investors regarding the company's near-term prospects. The company's revenue has declined for four consecutive quarters as of Sept. 30, reflecting the longest sales slowdown in the two decades since 2001. Increasing headwind  ( 36 min )

Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management will seek multiple board seats at Disney — and will take its case directly to shareholders.  ( 37 min )

AbbVie is buying rival biotech firm ImmunoGen for $10.1 billion, giving it access to ImmunoGen's flagship ovarian cancer treatment.  ( 19 min )

A fresh 2023 closing high is in reach for stocks on Thursday as investors digest further data which show inflation is cooling.  ( 37 min )

The OPEC+ group on Thursday agreed to additional output curbs of 1 million barrels per day, in a move that could send oil prices higher.  ( 36 min )

The OPEC+ group on Thursday agreed to additional output curbs of 1 million barrels per day, in a move that could send oil prices higher.  ( 35 min )

Big Lots expects fourth-quarter operating results to improve from a year earlier, which would mark the first quarterly year-over-year improvement in about three years.  ( 20 min )

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Snap upgraded, Okta downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls  ( 35 min )

The good news for investors: There are steps to mitigate the damage now and avoid it in the future.  ( 29 min )

Big pharma’s $10.1 billion deal splash is giving biotech stocks a lift. AbbVie, which sells widely-used drugs like Humira and Skyrizi, said Thursday it plans to buy cancer drug dev  ( 23 min )

A fresh 2023 closing high is in reach for stocks on Thursday as investors digest further data which show inflation is cooling.  ( 35 min )

More advertisers are likely to flee Elon Musk's social media platform X after the billionaire lashed out at some of the biggest names in the media industry at a New York Times DealBook event for dropping out of the platform, analysts said on Thursday. Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery suspended advertising on X earlier this month following his endorsement of an antisemitic post that falsely claimed members of the Jewish community were stoking hatred against white people. After apologizing for his post at the event on Wednesday, Musk unleashed a profanity-laced tirade against some of the advertisers for fleeing the platform.  ( 33 min )

Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, increased 0.2% last month after an unrevised 0.7% gain in September, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis said on Thursday. The moderation in consumer spending followed a brisk growth pace in the third quarter and reflects the impact of higher borrowing costs and depleted excess savings among low-income households.  ( 34 min )

Barron’s screen came up with a half dozen companies, led by Altria and Walgreens.  ( 31 min )

A fresh 2023 closing high is in reach for stocks, but the release of key PCE inflation data could put the rally to the test.  ( 34 min )

November has a been a good month for the markets, with solid gains on the S&P 500 of 8.5%, bringing the year-to-date haul to ~19%. The question now is, where do we go from here? Don’t go anywhere, rather, stay in the stock market, appears to be the recommendation of JPMorgan’s global investment strategist Madison Faller, who points to three factors that should be supportive going forward. First, the US economy is cooling a bit, enough to ease the threat of overheating; second, the rate of inflat  ( 38 min )

Pure Storage blamed the miss on a business model transition and the delayed fulfillment of a large customer order.  ( 23 min )

The inflation print could help determine whether the Fed might cut interest rates sooner than many think.  ( 33 min )

AbbVie will acquire ImmunoGen for $31.26 a share.  ( 19 min )

AbbVie is buying ImmunoGen in a deal valued at about $10.1 billion with the goal of speeding the pharmaceutical's entry into the commercial market for ovarian cancer. ImmunoGen Inc. has the ovarian cancer treatment Elahere. "The acquisition of ImmunoGen demonstrates our commitment to deliver on our long-term growth strategy and enables AbbVie to further diversify our oncology pipeline across solid tumors and hematologic malignancies,” AbbVie Chairman and CEO Richard Gonzalez said in a statement on Thursday.  ( 33 min )

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AbbVie has agreed to buy ImmunoGen for about $10.1 billion in a deal that speeds the biopharmaceutical company’s entry into the commercial market for ovarian cancer.  ( 26 min )

AbbVie said on Thursday it will buy drugmaker ImmunoGen for $10.1 billion, boosting its presence in the market for cancer treatments. The drugmaker will pay $31.26 per ImmunoGen share in cash, representing a premium of 94.6% to the last closing price. This transaction is expected to close in the middle of 2024, AbbVie said.  ( 33 min )

A fresh 2023 closing high is in reach for stocks, but the release of key PCE inflation data could put the rally to the test.  ( 34 min )

Ford Motor on Thursday provided 2023 financial guidance. The company now expects to earn an operating profit of between $10 billion and $10.5 billion.  ( 22 min )

Only one out of every three corporate frauds is ever caught, finance professors write in a new accounting study, but critics claim their definition of fraud is too broad.  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Even Ken Griffin is a little worried. Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarKissinger, Diplomat Who Defined US Foreign Policy, Dies at 100Charlie Munger, Who Helped Buffett Build Berkshire, Dies at 99These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In Right NowBiggest Blowout in Bonds Since the 1980s Sparks Everything RallyMultimanager funds like Griffin’s Citadel have come to dominate the hedge fund industry, riding a steady run of outper  ( 39 min )

Microsoft joins OpenAI board, General Motors increases dividend and stock buybacks, Cigna and Humana discuss merger, and other news to start your day.  ( 41 min )

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Net income from the business jumped 36% to C$987 million, helped by strength in corporate and investment banking, the bank said. RBC has also been shoring up liquidity at its U.S. unit, City National Bank.  ( 34 min )

Novo Nordisk on Thursday said it sued one compounding pharmacy and refiled a lawsuit against another after finding their products claiming to contain the active ingredient for its in-demand weight-loss drug Wegovy were impure, some by as much as 33%. The Danish drugmaker said it found impurities in all the drugs tested from Wells Pharmacy and Brooksville Pharmaceuticals, both based in Florida. Novo first sued Brooksville in July, and discovered a substance called BPC-157 in samples from Wells.  ( 35 min )

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With volatility this low, the famous "Santa Claus Rally" may have already happened.  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A pause in the war in Gaza and hopes for diplomatic progress have helped Israel’s stocks and currency hand investors the world’s best dollar-based returns in November.Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarCharlie Munger, Who Helped Buffett Build Berkshire, Dies at 99Henry Kissinger, Secretary of State in 1970s Crises, Dies at 100These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In Right NowBill Ackman Bets Fed Will Cut Interest Rates as Soo  ( 34 min )

Oil prices were around 1% higher ahead of OPEC+’s ministerial meeting, with a rollover of existing curbs still seen as the most likely scenario, but expectations of deeper cuts in an effort to shore up prices are growing among traders.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is set to lose its position as China’s most valuable e-commerce firm to eight-year-old upstart PDD, a watershed moment for an internet industry that Jack Ma’s iconic firm dominated for more than a decade.Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarCharlie Munger, Who Helped Buffett Build Berkshire, Dies at 99Henry Kissinger, Secretary of State in 1970s Crises, Dies at 100Bill Ackman Bets Fed Will Cut Interest Rates as Soo  ( 36 min )

Barron’s screen came up with a half dozen companies, led by Altria and Walgreen's.  ( 31 min )

Here is your Pro Recap of the biggest analyst picks you may have missed since yesterday: upgrades at Snap, Pinterest, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and an Outperform initiation at Ecolab. Snap (NYSE:SNAP) shares rose more than 2% pre-market today after Jefferies upgraded the company to Buy from Hold and raised its price target to $16.00 from $12.00.  ( 35 min )

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Rental property ownership has its benefits, but selling can create a big tax hit. Thankfully, there are ways to reduce capital gains exposure.  ( 26 min )

The deal could value CrownRock well above $10 billion including debt.  ( 29 min )

There are a host of tax breaks available to retirees and older Americans, but they’re easy to miss.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Two days after Sam Altman reached an agreement with OpenAI to return as its chief executive, he spent part of his Thanksgiving with Adam D’Angelo, one of the company’s board members who had fired him the week prior.Their hours-long meeting, which Altman called “really nice,” highlights D’Angelo’s unique role in a corporate drama that has captivated Silicon Valley — and the importance of their relationship in restoring some stability at the world’s best-known artificial intelligenc  ( 36 min )

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Jamie Dimon said Elon Musk is "brilliant" and has "pluses and minuses," while speaking at the DealBook conference.  ( 34 min )

CEO Bob Iger offered more insight into Disney's decision to halt advertising on Elon Musk’s X during a DealBook Summit session Wednesday.  ( 35 min )

The S&P 500 was up 0.4% on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, and the Dow hit a 2023 high, as U.S. markets closed out the month amid positive inflation news.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were mixed at midday on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 as a report showed inflation eased to its lowest level since 2021, raising optimism the Fed would not hike rates further.  ( 1 min )

The United Auto Workers union initiated campaigns to organize at 13 major auto manufacturers in the U.S., including Tesla.  ( 1 min )

Stock futures were up in premarket trading as Salesforce shares soared on its quarterly earnings report and investors awaited October's reading of the Fed's preferred inflation gauge.  ( 1 min )

Salesforce shares surged after it reported better-than-expected earnings and Tesla plans to commemorate the beginning of deliveries of its Cybertruck at an event at its Texas factory. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Electric vehicle pioneer Tesla has delivered its first Cybertrucks to customers after a two-year production delay.  ( 1 min )

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Nvidia are extending their collaboration to boost HPE's artificial intelligence offerings.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock-trading platform Robinhood will try for a third time to offer accounts in the U.K., with a full rollout planned for early 2024.  ( 1 min )

Snowflake shares rose after reporting a broadly stabilizing macro environment helped the company post better-than-expected results.  ( 1 min )

AbbVie is buying rival biotech firm ImmunoGen for $10.1 billion, giving it access to ImmunoGen's flagship ovarian cancer treatment.  ( 1 min )

Ford shares fell after the company reinstated its 2023 guidance, which it previously withdrew during the United Auto Workers union strike.  ( 1 min )

In de Verenigde Staten hebben de eerste Tesla-klanten donderdag hun Cybertruck in ontvangst genomen. Het vijfde model van het Amerikaanse elektrische merk werd al in 2019 gepresenteerd, maar de levering ervan liep meerdere keren vertraging op.  ( 9 min )

Het pensioen van mensen die zijn aangesloten bij pensioenfonds ABP stijgt volgend jaar met 3 procent. Ook gaat de premie iets omlaag, laat bestuursvoorzitter Harmen van Wijnen van het grootste pensioenfonds van Nederland donderdag weten.  ( 9 min )

Winkelketen Sprinter Sports, voorheen bekend onder de namen Perry Sport en Aktiesport, is getroffen door een cyberaanval. Het bedrijf adviseert klanten extra waakzaam te zijn op verdachte activiteiten op de bankrekening.  ( 8 min )

Het aantal mensen wereldwijd met een vermogen van meer dan 1 miljard dollar (916 miljoen euro) is dit jaar opgelopen tot 2.544. Dat zijn er 7 procent meer dan vorig jaar. Daarnaast werden miljardairs het afgelopen jaar 9 procent rijker.  ( 9 min )

Huishoudens gaan volgend jaar 7 euro per maand meer betalen voor energie door hogere kosten voor het gas- en stroomnet. Netbeheerders investeren miljarden in onderhoud en uitbreiding van de netten voor de energietransitie. Die kosten berekenen ze nu door.  ( 9 min )

De VN-klimaattop in Dubai heeft donderdag op de eerste dag al een resultaat opgeleverd. Alle landen werden het eens over de opzet van een klimaatschadefonds, dat hulp moet bieden aan arme landen na klimaatrampen.  ( 11 min )

Demissionair staatssecretaris Gunay Uslu (Cultuur en Media) vertrekt uit het kabinet en wordt topvrouw bij reisaanbieder Corendon. Het bedrijf is opgericht door haar broer Atilay Uslu.  ( 11 min )

Het bedrijf achter de goksite BetCity moet een boete van 3 miljoen euro betalen omdat het niet genoeg doet tegen mogelijk zwart geld. Betent kreeg eerder al een waarschuwing van de Kansspelautoriteit, maar de toezichthouder vindt dat de tijd van waarschuwen nu voorbij is.  ( 9 min )

De Europese Centrale Bank geeft vanaf 2026 een nieuwe serie eurobiljetten uit. Uit een enquête bleek dat inwoners van de eurolanden het liefst de thema's 'Europese cultuur' en 'vogels en rivieren' op het geld zien.  ( 8 min )

Na Essent en Vattenfall komt ook Eneco met nieuwe tarieven voor klanten met een variabel energiecontract. De kale energieprijzen blijven in januari gelijk, maar door belastingverhogingen gaat de energierekening voor Eneco-klanten toch omhoog.  ( 9 min )

Het bedrijf achter de goksite BetCity moet een boete van 3 miljoen euro betalen omdat het niet genoeg doet tegen mogelijk zwart geld. Betent kreeg eerder al een waarschuwing van de Kansspelautoriteit, maar de toezichthouder vindt dat de tijd van waarschuwen nu voorbij is.  ( 9 min )

De gasprijs op handelsmarkten is vandaag gedaald naar 40,25 euro per megawattuur. Sinds begin oktober waren handelsprijzen niet zo laag. Pijnlijk is wel dat gas voor consumenten ondertussen juist duurder wordt.  ( 10 min )

De vraag naar siervuurwerk in ons land is ondanks allerlei afsteekverboden ook dit jaar groot. Consumenten trekken zich weinig aan van de beperkende maatregelen. De vuurwerkbranche verwacht opnieuw een hoge omzet aangezien winkeliers flink hebben ingekocht.  ( 10 min )

Beleggers zijn opgetogen over een deal die ASR heeft gesloten met claimorganisaties over de woekerpolisaffaire. De koers van het aandeel steeg donderdagochtend op de Amsterdamse beurs met 14 procent naar 42,66 euro.  ( 9 min )

Demissionair staatssecretaris Gunay Uslu (Cultuur en Media) vertrekt uit het kabinet en wordt topvrouw bij luchtvaartmaatschappij Corendon, het bedrijf dat is opgericht door haar broer.  ( 7 min )

Elon Musk heeft woensdagavond fel uitgehaald naar de bedrijven die zijn gestopt met adverteren op X. Diverse ondernemingen trokken hun advertenties terug nadat de excentrieke miljardair instemmend had gereageerd op antisemitische uitspraken.  ( 9 min )

Mensen moeten sinds kort kiezen tussen betaalde of gratis varianten van Instagram en Facebook. Europese consumentenorganisaties noemen die keuze misleidend, oneerlijk en agressief. Ze hebben daarom een klacht ingediend tegen moederbedrijf Meta.  ( 9 min )

De Nederlandse Staat gaat zijn belang in ABN AMRO verder afbouwen. Het belang in de bank wordt teruggebracht van 49,5 procent tot circa 40 procent. Dat meldt NLFI, de stichting die de overheidsbelangen in financiële instellingen beheert.  ( 8 min )

Het winkelend publiek heeft in oktober 4,7 procent meer uitgegeven dan een jaar eerder. Dat kwam uitsluitend doordat prijzen hoger waren, het aantal gekochte producten steeg niet.  ( 8 min )

ASML-topman Peter Wennink stopt in april volgend jaar en wordt opgevolgd door de Fransman Christophe Fouquet. Dat maakt de Eindhovense chipmachinefabrikant donderdag bekend.  ( 9 min )

Goederen en diensten zijn in november 1,6 procent duurder dan een jaar eerder. Daarmee komt geen vervolg op de dalende prijzen van vorige maand, toen er nog een min van 0,4 procent was. Dat blijkt uit voorlopige cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 9 min )

Vorig jaar verscheen plotseling ChatGPT, een chatbot die op basis van kunstmatige intelligentie (AI) antwoord geeft op al je vragen. Het leek een hype, maar al snel bleek dat ChatGPT het begin is van waartoe de technologie in staat is. Ondertussen rommelt het flink in het bedrijf dat ChatGPT ontwierp.  ( 12 min )

Donderdag begint de jaarlijkse VN-klimaattop. Ditmaal komen vertegenwoordigers van bijna tweehonderd landen bijeen in Dubai om te onderhandelen over de aanpak van klimaatverandering. De toekomst van fossiele brandstoffen wordt een belangrijk agendapunt in de olierijke Verenigde Arabische Emiraten.  ( 14 min )

The company blamed the miss on a business model transition and the delayed fulfillment of a large customer order.  ( 23 min )

The SEC said most of the WeWork options expired before Larmore could exercise them due to a delay in issuing the press release.  ( 27 min )

While Salesforce continues to grapple with softness in parts of the economy, the company is seeing signs of improving customer sentiment.  ( 24 min )

The strong quarter is likely to be seen as a sign of strength for the cloud computing market.  ( 21 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Mark Cuban has a knack for selling at the top. Most Read from BloombergCharlie Munger, Who Helped Buffett Build Berkshire, Dies at 99Saudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Limit Israel-Hamas WarBill Ackman Bets Fed Will Cut Interest Rates as Soon as First QuarterMusk’s Cybertruck Is Already a Production Nightmare for TeslaBond Yields Fall on Signs Fed Is in ‘Sweet Spot’: Markets WrapTake the radio-streaming website he founded, Broadcast.com. It sold to Yahoo! Inc. for billions les  ( 34 min )

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Shares of Salesforce rose in after-hours trading after the business-software company reported quarterly earnings per share ahead of Wall Street's projections. Salesforce stock was recently up more than 6%, after rising 2.4% in the regular session. The shares were up 74% in 2023 through Wednesday's  ( 24 min )

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Dovish comments by Federal Reserve officials fueled optimism that a shift to cutting interest rates is coming.  ( 47 min )

SoFi Technologies will shut down its crypto services by Dec. 19. Existing accounts will have the choice to migrate to the Blockchain.com platform or be closed and liquidated at that time, with a few caveats.  ( 20 min )

Online luxury retailer tells investors past forecasts ‘should no longer be relied upon’  ( 4 min )

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway says the billionaire Haslam family tried to bribe at least 15 executives at the Pilot truck stop chain with millions of dollars to get them to inflate the company’s profits this year because that would force Berkshire to pay more for the Haslams’ remaining 20% stake in the company. The Berkshire claim in a counter lawsuit filed this week comes after the Haslam family — which includes Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and former Tennessee governor Bill Haslam — accused Berkshire of trying to understate Pilot’s earnings this year by changing its accounting practices.  ( 36 min )

The California Highway Patrol has issued a final rule requiring ELD use by intrastate drivers on and after Jan. 1, 2024. The post What you need to know about the California intrastate ELD mandate appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 34 min )

Any combination would likely encounter tough antitrust scrutiny  ( 4 min )

The back-and-forth over OPEC+’s November meeting exposes the difficulties that face the cartel, which is failing to drive up oil prices.  ( 35 min )

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The Wall Street Journal says the two healthcare providers are talking about a stock-and-cash deal that could be finalized by the end of the year.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Cigna Group and Humana Inc. are in talks to merge in a cash and stock deal that would create another dominant force in the health-insurance industry, according to the Wall Street Journal.Most Read from BloombergCharlie Munger, Who Helped Buffett Build Berkshire, Dies at 99Saudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Limit Israel-Hamas WarBill Ackman Bets Fed Will Cut Interest Rates as Soon as First QuarterMusk’s Cybertruck Is Already a Production Nightmare for TeslaOkta Says Hackers Sto  ( 34 min )

GameStop stock is skyrocketing a week before the company is scheduled to report earnings.  ( 35 min )

GM chair and CEO Mary Barra talks with Yahoo Finance about the road ahead after the UAW contract deal.  ( 35 min )

Shares of Cigna dropped, and Humana's turned lower, after the Journal reported that the health-insurance companies are in talks to merge. Cigna's shares were recently off some 4%, while Humana's also retreat  ( 22 min )

European Commission lawyers initially opposed sending a warning to Amazon over its $1.4 billion acquisition of robot vacuum maker iRobot, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. The Commission's legal service did not think a statement of objections regarding the deal was warranted, in contrast with antitrust officials handling the case, the people said. Without such a charge sheet, the deal would have been cleared unconditionally.  ( 34 min )

Charlie Munger, a name synonymous with investment brilliance and a cornerstone in building one of the greatest fortunes in U.S. history, died Tuesday at age 99. While he may not have been a household name like his legendary partner Warren Buffett, Munger was a legend in the investment world in his own right. His approach to success was rooted in deceptively simple principles: taking simple ideas seriously, loading up on the few insights you have and maintaining a long-term investment view. This  ( 37 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages fell Tuesday, lowering the average to just a basis point above its recent 2-month low. Rates on most other loan types were down as well.  ( 21 min )

A cash-and-stock deal between the health-insurance giants could be struck by year-end.  ( 29 min )

Tesla has an event planned for Thursday. It's speeding into GM and Ford territory.  ( 25 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, who runs the semiconductor industry’s most valuable company, said the US is as much as 20 years away from breaking its dependence on overseas chipmaking.Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarCharlie Munger, Who Helped Buffett Build Berkshire, Dies at 99Bill Ackman Bets Fed Will Cut Interest Rates as Soon as First QuarterBond Yields Fall on Signs Fed Is in ‘Sweet Spot’: Markets WrapMusk’s Cybe  ( 35 min )

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Another prediction for a drop in home prices came today. Here are the metro areas that will see the biggest declines, Realtor.com says.  ( 29 min )

Ryan Reynolds isn’t just a superstar actor; he’s also an investor who’s turned his savvy into hundreds of millions of dollars. But here’s a twist: He dropped out of college after just 45 minutes. That’s right, the same guy who played a pivotal role in transforming Mint Mobile into a telecom titan spent less than an hour as a college student. Despite leaving Kwantlen Polytechnic University in British Columbia within less than an hour of enrolling, Reynolds’ decision did not impede his progress. H  ( 35 min )

The concept of living off the interest and returns from a retirement account has become a focal point for many Americans. The common goal is to accumulate enough savings by their late 60s to enjoy a secure, indefinite retirement. For younger generations, the ambition often shifts toward amassing a substantial nest egg for early retirement. But reaching this milestone is not a simple task, prompting many to ponder: Is $1 million sufficient? And more importantly, is it feasible to live off the ret  ( 34 min )

A Dividend Aristocrat is a company that has not only paid dividends to its shareholders but has also increased their amount every year for at least 25 consecutive years. Procter & Gamble Co. is one of the best examples. The company has approved a dividend increase for 67 consecutive years. It also has paid a dividend for 133 consecutive years. It doesn't matter if you have one share, 1,000 shares or 1 million shares of Procter & Gamble — you'll receive four dividend payments per year. For 2023,  ( 35 min )

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My wife (62) and I (60) have $2.4 million in our Edward Jones IRA account and have no mortgage payment and our children are out of the house. Do we really need a financial advisor (at 1%) or could we go with a less expensive option like Vanguard? We don’t see any adjustment with our […] The post Ask an Advisor: We’re in Our 60s and Have $2.4 Million in an IRA. ‘Do We Really Need a Financial Advisor?’ appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 35 min )

René Benko’s Signa filed for insolvency, marking one of the most dramatic falls in the property sector in recent years.  ( 28 min )

GameStop shares jumped 14% Wednesday morning, putting them on pace for their largest daily percentage increase since March. The move extends another pop yesterday, bringing their two-day advance to around 30%. The shares have been boosted in part by traders positioning for gains in the options mar  ( 23 min )

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GameStop (GME): The shares soared 15%. Bullish GameStop call options in particular are seeing renewed volume, according to Cboe Global Markets data, as traders look ahead to the videogame retailer's quarterly results next week. [**General Motors (GM  ( 24 min )

General Motors shares jumped after reinstating its 2023 guidance, announcing a $10 billion share buyback, and boosting its dividend 33%.  ( 18 min )

Many of the world’s largest investment firms have launched new funds over the past couple of years aimed at acquiring or building single-family homes to use as rentals. This comes as no surprise considering that the increased cost of buying a home has forced many Americans into being tenants instead of homeowners. Arrived, a young real estate company backed by Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos, has just announced its entry into the single-family rental fund space. Arrived currently operates a f  ( 35 min )

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In a recent episode of "The Rich Dad Radio Show," financial educator and author Robert Kiyosaki expressed grave concerns about the United States’ financial health. "America is now bankrupt," he said. "And the question I want to answer today is how [come] America, at one time reportedly the richest country in the world, is now bankrupt?" While the U.S. hasn’t legally declared bankruptcy, Kiyosaki's point underscores the nation’s worsening debt crisis. As of Nov. 24, the U.S. national debt had rea  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a $1 billion stake in Phillips 66 and plans to push for two board seats.Most Read from BloombergCharlie Munger, Who Helped Buffett Build Berkshire, Dies at 99Musk’s Cybertruck Is Already a Production Nightmare for TeslaBill Ackman Bets Fed Will Cut Interest Rates as Soon as First QuarterHamas Releases 12 Hostages Despite Claims of Truce ViolationsIndia to Add $5 Billion Aircraft Carrier to Fleet to Counter ChinaElliott sent  ( 34 min )

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Dovish comments by Federal Reserve officials fueled optimism that a shift to cutting interest rates is coming.  ( 35 min )

Dovish comments by Federal Reserve officials fueled optimism that a shift to cutting interest rates is coming.  ( 35 min )

Michael Howells, president of the Workforce Skills division at Pearson, said GenZ are prepared for changes their senior counterparts may not be.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co. will boost its dividend by 33% and implement a $10 billion share buyback program in an attempt to spark interest among investors in a stock that has slumped this year as the company’s technology investments falter.Most Read from BloombergCharlie Munger, Who Helped Buffett Build Berkshire, Dies at 99Musk’s Cybertruck Is Already a Production Nightmare for TeslaHamas Releases 12 Hostages Despite Claims of Truce ViolationsBill Ackman Bets Fed Will Cut Interest Rates  ( 36 min )

Enbridge on Wednesday forecast higher core earnings and raised its dividend for 2024 as the Canadian pipeline operator bets on higher demand to lift volumes transported across its network. Enbridge said it expects C$9.3 billion in core profit from its liquids pipelines business, the company's main unit, helped by strong system utilization. The upbeat forecast from Enbridge, which operates the Mainline oil pipeline system that ships the bulk of Canada's crude exports to the U.S., follows peer TC Energy estimating higher adjusted core earnings for 2024 on Tuesday.  ( 34 min )

The head of Dubai's Emirates has urged Rolls-Royce to go "back to basics" and focus on the performance of its engines, a day after the British firm laid out plans to quadruple profits. Shares in the British engineering firm rose after CEO Tufan Erginbilgic unveiled a strategy on Tuesday to revive the engine maker's fortunes including a sharp increase in profit margins and "value-driven pricing," suggesting higher servicing bills. But Emirates Airline President Tim Clark, who criticised Rolls over engine pricing and the performance of its largest engine at this month's Dubai Airshow, appeared unswayed by the plans which rely heavily on higher engine profit margins.  ( 35 min )

Zepbound is expected to be available in the U.S. by the end of the year.  ( 35 min )

My wife and I are both 56. We have around $1.2 million saved – approximately $450,000 in company 401(k)s, $650,000 in a managed account, and approximately $70,000 in personal stocks. We also have approximately $22,000 in savings. Our home is worth $700,000 or more and we owe $197,000 with a 3.875% interest rate. Our advisor […] The post Ask an Advisor: We’re 56 With $1.2 Million in Investments and Savings. Can We Afford to Withdraw $60k-$80k Per Year in Retirement? appeared first on SmartReads b  ( 36 min )

Paying a 1% annual fee to a financial advisor for managing a $2 million investment portfolio is pretty typical, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right amount for every investor. Even small-sounding financial advisor fees can seriously erode long-term returns when compounded over years or decades. A 1% annual fee on a $2 million […] The post I Have $2 Million Invested With My Financial Advisor and Pay a 1% Fee. Am I Paying Too Much? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 35 min )

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Charlie Munger dies at 99, Apple moves to end Goldman Sachs card partnership, Amazon and Nvidia expand AI offerings, and other news to start your day.  ( 42 min )

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The videogame retailer's shares were last at $15.12, the third most actively traded stock on the New York Stock Exchange at 5:50 a.m. ET. On Tuesday, GameStop shares had their biggest one-day percentage gain in eight months on no clear news catalyst. AMC Entertainment, another favorite among retail traders, rose nearly 4% to $6.95.  ( 34 min )

Wall Street indexes ended marginally higher on Tuesday after some positive commentary from the Fed, while upbeat consumer data provided some lift. Fed Governor Christopher Waller, deemed a hawk, on Tuesday hinted at lower interest rates in the months ahead if inflation continued to ease, while Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee voiced concerns about keeping interest rates "too high for too long."  ( 35 min )

Traders are piling into call options on GameStop stock implying the shares will stage a big rally after quarterly results.  ( 20 min )

Alibaba stock has been suffering after it abandoned its cloud spinoff plans. Plaudits for the performance of Chinese e-commerce rival PDD are adding more pressure for change.  ( 22 min )

Leaders of big American companies react to the passing of Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger.  ( 36 min )

The New Year is only five weeks away, and looking ahead to 2024 some noted market experts are predicting a modestly positive investing environment. Notable among them is David Kostin, chief US equity strategist from Goldman Sachs, who has expressed some cautious optimism about the coming year. Kostin believes that, like this year, the next will present a volatile stock market background and toss up opportunities for investors to score profits. Kostin’s rosy upside scenario sees the S&P 500 hitti  ( 40 min )

Alibaba is on the brink of losing its crown as China’s most valuable e-commerce company. PDD Holdings, the parent company of hugely popular online retailer Temu, is now worth $185 billion. The company [reported bumper earnings this week](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-jones  ( 23 min )

Richemont said it had no financial obligations toward the luxury fashion e-commerce company Farfetch and didn’t plan to lend to or invest in it, but confirmed it was monitoring the situation, including reviewing its options.  ( 25 min )

Charlie Munger of Berkshire Hathaway told CNBC just weeks ago that he would no longer bother with the bucket list item even if given the opportunity.  ( 35 min )

Charlie Munger, longtime business partner of Warren Buffet, said he lived in the same house for decades because he thought it'd be better for his kids.  ( 33 min )

Fed funds futures are now pricing in more than hundred basis points (bps) of cuts in 2024 and a 40% chance they begin as soon as March. Earnings growth in Europe will be flat in 2024 provided no recession materializes, J.P.Morgan said, warning that expectations of a re-acceleration in corporate topline and margins will be challenged on weakening pricing and volumes.  ( 33 min )

Options volatility often declines as stocks rise. Some investors use the opportunity to buy bearish put options to hedge stocks. Others buy bullish call options to wager on gains.  ( 24 min )

The death of Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger heralds the end of an era, leaving Warren Buffett as the conglomerate's lone investing legend and shining the spotlight on managers who have largely operated in their shadow. Few companies have been so closely associated with their leaders as Berkshire has with Buffett and Munger, who knew each other for more than six decades, the last 45 years as the Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate's chairman and vice chairman. Munger's death on Tuesday, five weeks shy of his 100th birthday, leaves Berkshire Vice Chairmen Greg Abel and Ajit Jain, who respectively oversee its non-insurance and insurance businesses, as the 93-year-old Buffett's top advisers and sounding boards.  ( 36 min )

Some of the stocks dumped as funds do tax-loss selling can be attractive buys.  ( 25 min )

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Warren Buffett's business partner, Charlie Munger, would be a lot richer today if he hadn't sold or donated over 75% of his Berkshire Hathaway stock.  ( 35 min )

Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has sold a significant number of Coinbase shares, amounting to 43,956 COIN (equivalent to $5.3 million).  ( 34 min )

Investors’ decade-old deal pays off in ‘one of the huge private equity successes’  ( 4 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Jack Ma urged Alibaba staff to take a page from hard-charging rival PDD Holdings Inc. in a surprise internal memo, in which the billionaire called on the company he co-founded decades ago to embark on fundamental change.Most Read from BloombergCharlie Munger, Who Helped Buffett Build Berkshire, Dies at 99Musk’s Cybertruck Is Already a Production Nightmare for TeslaHamas Releases 12 Hostages Despite Claims of Truce ViolationsBill Ackman Bets Fed Will Cut Interest Rates as Soon as F  ( 34 min )

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Investors expect the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in 2024, which has sent the dollar tumbling.  ( 35 min )

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has accused billionaire Jimmy Haslam of promising secret payments to staff that would inflate the price Berkshire would have to pay for the Haslam family's 20% stake in truck stop operator Pilot Travel Centers. Berkshire made the accusation in partially redacted filings made public on Tuesday in a countersuit against the Haslam family in Delaware Chancery Court, where the Haslams have been suing Buffett's company over Pilot.  ( 35 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc., which has been trying to jettison its struggling credit card business, now has a potential way out of its partnership with Apple Inc.Most Read from BloombergCharlie Munger, Who Helped Buffett Build Berkshire, Dies at 99Musk’s Cybertruck Is Already a Production Nightmare for TeslaHamas Releases 12 Hostages Despite Claims of Truce ViolationsBillions Wiped Out as Stock-Safety Trade on Wall Street MisfiresTreasury Yields Slide as Fedspeak Fuels Pivot Bets: Ma  ( 35 min )

Today's best CD rates are 6.00% from Securityplus Federal Credit Union, 5.88% from West Town Bank & Trust, and 5.80% from Seattle Bank. A 5.85% jumbo rate is also available.  ( 19 min )

Mark Cuban, who is selling his majority stake in the Mavericks, made billions of dollars with a series of business ventures, owning an NBA team, and investing in dozens of startups.  ( 21 min )

If you’re interested in opening a new certificate of deposit (CD) account, Schwab offers a simple brokered CD with attractive rates. Here’s what to know about Schwab CD APYs, terms, and features.  ( 26 min )

With rising interest rate,s a CD can be a good place to stash funds. Compare CD rates and terms from Santander Bank and find the best CD account for your savings goals.  ( 21 min )

With a minimum deposit and a guaranteed return, certificates of deposit (CDs) can be a viable investment. See what Navy Federal CD rates have to offer.  ( 24 min )

Huntington Bank’s CD rates are very competitive for certain terms. Check out Huntington’s latest CD offer and find out how you can maximize your savings with one of the best rates in the market.  ( 23 min )

Block time, in the context of cryptocurrency, is the average amount of time it takes for a new block to be added to a blockchain.  ( 23 min )

Certificates of deposit (CDs) can be a great financial tool to get a guaranteed return on your investment. Compare Fidelity CD rates and see if they are right for you.  ( 21 min )